Clicky

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 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 FS15
(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
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

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.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-S5 FS15 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-S5

 FS15 EX-S5 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-S5 FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
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