Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH5

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 2 years after the FH5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-10 scores against the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 and the FH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and FH5 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and FH5.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH5 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.