Casio EX-S5 vs Panasonic S3

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S5 versus Panasonic S3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S3 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 24 months prior to the S3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 vs the S3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and S3 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and S3.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S3 to render more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.