Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP3
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-S5 versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and FP3 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was announced 12 months before the FP3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-S5 scores versus the FP3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Panasonic FP3
EX-S5 | FP3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-S5
FP3 | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP3
EX-S5 | FP3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S5 versus Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 against the FP3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and FP3 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and FP3.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to render greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 100g (0.22 pounds) | 155g (0.34 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 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 ID | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $130 | $182 |