Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5
97 Imaging
32 Features
12 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 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
- Released January 2009
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Panasonic FP5
EX-S5 | FP5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Casio EX-S5
FP5 | EX-S5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP5
EX-S5 | FP5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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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 |