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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 12 months before the FP5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the FP5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic FP5

 EX-Z550 FP5 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Casio EX-Z550

 FP5 EX-Z550 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FP5

 EX-Z550 FP5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the FP5.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and FP5.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (260 shots)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
great battery (260 per charge)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
great battery (260 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
30
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FP5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $199