Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic LS5
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94 Imaging
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Announced July 2011
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Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and LS5 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-FC100 was brought out 3 years before the LS5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic LS5
| EX-FC100 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-FC100
| LS5 | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic LS5
| EX-FC100 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the LS5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and LS5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to resolve more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 160 photos |
| Type of battery | - | AA |
| Battery ID | NP-40 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $294 |