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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was unveiled 13 months later than the FP3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FP3

 EX-ZS5 FP3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 FP3 EX-ZS5 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP3

 EX-ZS5 FP3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys physical measurements 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 FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Panasonic FP3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the FP3.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and FP3 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and FP3.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZS5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography features
Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
60
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
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 speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 155g (0.34 lb)
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 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $182