Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
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Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZS5 was manufactured 21 months later than the FS42 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 grades versus the FS42 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FS42
| EX-ZS5 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | April 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Casio EX-ZS5
| FS42 | EX-ZS5 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FS42
| EX-ZS5 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 features outer 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) and the Panasonic FS42 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS5 versus the FS42.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and FS42 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and FS42.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZS5 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-04-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | - | 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 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 848x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 132 gr (0.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $100 | $580 |