Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic FX700

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FX700, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and FX700 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was launched 18 months earlier than the FX700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-S5 grades vs the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S5 and Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S5 and the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and FX700 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and FX700.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.