Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Panasonic FH5
EX-FS10 | FH5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-FS10
FH5 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FH5
EX-FS10 | FH5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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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 |