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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S5 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and FP5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 24 months prior to the FP5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Panasonic FP5

 EX-S5 FP5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Casio EX-S5

 FP5 EX-S5 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP5

 EX-S5 FP5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 has got external measurements 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 FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 versus Panasonic FP5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 versus the FP5.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and FP5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and FP5.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to render greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography information
Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (260 per charge)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good battery life (260 shots)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good battery life (260 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP5
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 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 friendly
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $199