Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3
99 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FP3
EX-ZS5 | FP3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Casio EX-ZS5
FP3 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP3
EX-ZS5 | FP3 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and FP3 is 99 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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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 |