Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP2

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and FP2 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was manufactured 12 months before the FP2 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-S5 matches up against the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the FP2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and FP2 is 97 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and FP2.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to result in more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.