Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic LX5

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was released 2 years after the LX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 scores versus the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 vs the LX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and LX5 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and LX5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-100 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.