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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released 6 months before the FP8 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-S5 scores against the FP8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Panasonic FP8

 EX-S5 FP8 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-S5

 FP8 EX-S5 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP8

 EX-S5 FP8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys outer 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 FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 versus the FP8.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and FP8 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and FP8.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP8 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography information
Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151g)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging info
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FP8
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $300