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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and FP1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 12 months prior to the FP1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-S5 grades against the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Panasonic FP1

 EX-S5 FP1 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Casio EX-S5

 FP1 EX-S5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP1

 EX-S5 FP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 against the FP1.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and FP1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and FP1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP1 to result in more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP1
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $153