Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-S5 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was introduced about the same time to the FS15 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-S5 grades vs the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Panasonic FS15
EX-S5 | FS15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-S5
FS15 | EX-S5 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FS15
EX-S5 | FS15 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-S5 versus Panasonic FS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 vs the FS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and FS15 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and FS15.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FS15 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 9 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 | () | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 pounds) | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $130 | $180 |