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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(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
Panasonic FP1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FP1

 EX-ZS5 FP1 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 FP1 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP1

 EX-ZS5 FP1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography info
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
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