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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 18 months after the FP8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FP8

 EX-ZS5 FP8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 FP8 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP8

 EX-ZS5 FP8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 features physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the FP8.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and FP8 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and FP8.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography highlights
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (151g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP8
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
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") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $300