Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8
99 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FP8
EX-ZS5 | FP8 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-ZS5
FP8 | EX-ZS5 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP8
EX-ZS5 | FP8 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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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 |