Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5
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37 Features
65 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Announced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Released July 2011

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and LS5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-10 was introduced 2 years after the LS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-10 scores against the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic LS5
EX-10 | LS5 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-10
LS5 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic LS5
EX-10 | LS5 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-10 and the LS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and LS5 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and LS5.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger EX-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-14 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 250 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384g (0.85 pounds) | 126g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 455 photographs | 160 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | Li-130A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $456 | $294 |