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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was launched 24 months after the FX48 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-ZS5 FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 FX48 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-ZS5 FX48 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the FX48.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and FX48 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and FX48.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS5 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
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very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 feature
Storage type - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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