Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FX48
EX-ZS5 | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-ZS5
FX48 | EX-ZS5 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FX48
EX-ZS5 | FX48 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $100 | $325 |