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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5 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 FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was introduced within a month of the FP5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZS5 scores vs the FP5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FP5

 EX-ZS5 FP5 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 FP5 EX-ZS5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP5

 EX-ZS5 FP5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS5 versus the FP5.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and FP5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and FP5.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography info
Panasonic FP5 Street photography info
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
32
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (260 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography information
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
65
good battery power (260 shots)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
40
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good battery power (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $199