10 Reasons Casio EX-ZR5000 Could Rival Your DSLR

Our senior writer took the feature-packed camera for a spin in Bangkok and had these shots to show for it

Photos: Weekender; Edits: VSCO app

For a whirlwind 3D2N trip in Bangkok, we sure did a lot.

Whether it's exploring under-the-radar hangouts like the foliage-filled Featherstone Cafe, shopping at the bustling JJ Green night market or dining at the colonial Baannai boutique hotel, the trip left us with a bounty of memories.

Better yet? We captured it all with the Casio EX-ZR5000 camera, a strong contender among other travel-friendly digital cameras. Meanwhile, we even had a nagging feeling that it could rival our heavyweight DSLR.

Here's why:

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7. Its Selfie mode is to-die-for

One can’t talk about the EX-ZR5000 without giving accolades to its stellar Selfie mode. Like many cameras in Casio’s line-up, the EX-ZR5000 packs a punch when it comes to taking flawless yet natural self portraits.

Its Make-up Plus technology gives the skin a beautiful and smooth appearance, without affecting tonal gradations and facial features. One can even choose from 12 levels of “Smooth Skin” and make fine adjustments to your “Skin Tone” ranging from light to tan.

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