Nikon D80 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D80 and the Casio Exilim EX-ZS5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D80 was introduced in September 2006 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D80 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 848 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D80
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D80 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5.

      PROS

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 848 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 61
      •   Weight - 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Nikon D80

      Nikon D80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D80 over Casio Exilim EX-ZS5.

      Nikon D80 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs

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      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Sony a3500
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-H1
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      Casio EX-ZS5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 over Nikon D80.

      Nikon D80 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.2 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 vs 4320 x 3240
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 461k dot
      Live View vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono

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      Sony a7C II
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      Full Frame

      33.0 MP

      Panasonic LZ30
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon D600
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sigma SD10
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Fujifilm S200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm HS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm S1600
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D80 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D80 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
        Low Resolution Sensor10.2 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot461k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D80 has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D80

      Nikon D80 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-ZS5.

      Sensor

      Nikon D80 features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D80 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 is equipped with Exilim Engine 5.0 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D80 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon D80 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D80 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D80 has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D80, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. Nikon D80 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D80. Nikon D80 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D80.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D80 body has dimensions of 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03") and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 body has dimensions of 103 x 59 x 20 mm (4.06 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Nikon D80 weighs 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 weighs [].

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      132 mm

      103 mm

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      103 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D80 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      Nikon D80 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
      BAD
      18
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 848 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D80 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and give them scores of 55 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 61
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      POOR
      53
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      3
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 848 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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