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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S5 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S5 was released around the same time to the FS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S5 matches up against the FS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Panasonic FS7

 EX-S5 FS7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Casio EX-S5

 FS7 EX-S5 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FS7

 EX-S5 FS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 versus Panasonic FS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S5 versus the FS7.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and FS7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and FS7.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FS7 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography information
Panasonic FS7 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography factors
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging details
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FS7
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 139 grams (0.31 lb)
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 shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $160