Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic LX5

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 3 years before the LX5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FC100 scores against the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 and the LX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and LX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX5 will produce more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.