Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z500
Released in 2005, Exilim EX-Z500 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 127 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-Z500
vs Casio Exilim EX-Z55
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Exilim EX-Z50025 mm²
Exilim EX-Z55- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Exilim EX-Z500 and Exilim EX-Z55 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Exilim EX-Z500MetricExilim EX-Z55
5 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
127 gWeight130 g
Internal storageStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Exilim EX-Z500 and Exilim EX-Z55 have the same sensor area. The Exilim EX-Z500 has the lighter body. The Exilim EX-Z500 and Exilim EX-Z55 have the same effective resolution. The Exilim EX-Z500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z55
Released in 2004, Exilim EX-Z55 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.