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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 3 months prior to the FP5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the FP5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Panasonic FP5

 EX-Z16 FP5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Casio EX-Z16

 FP5 EX-Z16 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FP5

 EX-Z16 FP5 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 features external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the FP5.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and FP5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and FP5.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (260 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good battery pack (260 shots)
has touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
30
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FP5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $100 $199