Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.