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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7 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 FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was introduced 24 months prior to the FP7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-S5 grades versus the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Panasonic FP7

 EX-S5 FP7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Casio EX-S5

 FP7 EX-S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP7

 EX-S5 FP7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S5 and the FP7.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and FP7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and FP7.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography information
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
27
manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP7
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
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 All around 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 life - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $227