Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP5

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

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.