Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS7

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 24 months later than the FS7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZS5 scores versus the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the FS7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and FS7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and FS7.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZS5 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZS5 provides an edge in sensor technology.