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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and FP5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 24 months before the FP5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the FP5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Panasonic FP5

 EX-Z270 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Casio EX-Z270

 FP5 EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP5

 EX-Z270 FP5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 features physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the FP5.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and FP5.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FP5 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography information
Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery (260 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
30
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FP5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $199