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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(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
Panasonic LS5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic LS5

 EX-10 LS5 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2011More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-10

 LS5 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic LS5

 EX-10 LS5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
67
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (384 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery life (455 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (384 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
36
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (384g)
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic LS5
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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