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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was released 13 months after the FP2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FP2

 EX-ZS5 FP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 FP2 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP2

 EX-ZS5 FP2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the FP2.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and FP2 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and FP2.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZS5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography advice
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $80