Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29/Casio-EX-Z29-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5/Panasonic-FP5-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and FP5 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
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The EX-Z29 was brought out 22 months earlier than the FP5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z29 scores against the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Panasonic FP5
EX-Z29 | FP5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Casio EX-Z29
FP5 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FP5
EX-Z29 | FP5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the FP5.
![Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and FP5.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FP5 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-03-03 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 141g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $79 | $199 |