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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and FP2 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was unveiled 12 months prior to the FP2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the FP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Panasonic FP2

 EX-FS10 FP2 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Casio EX-FS10

 FP2 EX-FS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FP2

 EX-FS10 FP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 against the FP2.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and FP2.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to render more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
26
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FP2
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $80