Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 848 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZS5 was announced 13 months later than the FP1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZS5 scores versus the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FP1
EX-ZS5 | FP1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Casio EX-ZS5
FP1 | EX-ZS5 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP1
EX-ZS5 | FP1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the FP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and FP1 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and FP1.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $100 | $153 |