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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Panasonic FH5

 EX-FS10 FH5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-FS10

 FH5 EX-FS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FH5

 EX-FS10 FH5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
provides touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
26
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FH5
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $169