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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FS42
(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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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

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.

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The 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 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2009Fresher by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FS42
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Panasonic 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