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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was introduced 23 months earlier than the LS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores against the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic LS5

 EX-Z90 LS5 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 LS5 EX-Z90 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic LS5

 EX-Z90 LS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the LS5.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and LS5.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (160 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic LS5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 160 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $294