Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FH5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was announced 24 months prior to the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 features outer measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the FH5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and FH5.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH5 to result in extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind in sensor technology.