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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 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 FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 7 months after the FZ35 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZS5 grades versus the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FZ35

 EX-ZS5 FZ35 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 FZ35 EX-ZS5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FZ35

 EX-ZS5 FZ35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the FZ35.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and FZ35 is 99 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and FZ35.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography information
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
26
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FZ35
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine V
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 surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $100 $999