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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was brought out very close to the LS5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic LS5

 EX-ZR100 LS5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 LS5 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic LS5

 EX-ZR100 LS5 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the LS5.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and LS5.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic LS5 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others in class (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic LS5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 160 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $294