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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS5 Comparison

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Casio EX-FC100

9 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS5 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Casio EX-FC100, which was introduced in January 2009 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic TS5, which was introduced in July 2013 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, EX-FC100 is 4 years older than TS5. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-08
  • 9MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 156g. 100 x 59 x 23 mm

Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-07-12
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 214g. 110 x 67 x 29 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Compare

Panasonic TS5 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 (Lumix DMC-FT5)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Weight
156 g vs 214 g 58 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 28mm 28 mm wider coverage
Sensor Pixel Area
3.13µm2 vs 1.74µm2 79% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 over Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 9 MP 77% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/1300s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
128mm vs mm 128 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
4.6× vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 8.50 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Max Aperture - Tele
8.50 vs 5.90 Slow lenses at tele
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS5: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FC100 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic TS5 has external dimensions of 110 x 67 x 29 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.14″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5. Casio EX-FC100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Panasonic TS5.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS5 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS5 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FC100 is significantly lighter (58g ) than the Panasonic TS5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic TS5's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC100's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS5: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic TS5 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Panasonic TS5's sensor provides 7MP more than Casio EX-FC100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the EX-FC100 and TS5 sensor size comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5 Cameras


Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS5 Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 features a F3.6-8.5 zoom lens whereas Panasonic TS5 features a 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 4.6× zoom lens.

Casio EX-FC100 has 28mm wider coverage than the Panasonic TS5. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.30, Panasonic TS5 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic TS5 has 128mm longer reach than the Casio EX-FC100. At f5.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
TS5
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
TS5
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
TS5
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FC100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS5 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Casio EX-FC100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic TS5 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Casio EX-FC100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS5 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
23 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
128 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Casio EX-FC100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic TS5 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
156g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
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Compact Body
214g
Environmental Sealings
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Casio EX-FC100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS5 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS5: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic TS5 scores compare:

Casio EX-FC100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #202 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Panasonic TS5
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #64 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #497 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Panasonic TS5 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-FC100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Casio EX-FC100. Otherwise, Panasonic TS5 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic TS5 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Brand Casio Panasonic
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-07-12
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 28.07mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 28-128 mm (4.6×)
Max Aperture F3.6-8.5 F3.3-5.9
Macro Focus Range n/a 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1000s 1/1300s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range n/a 5.60 m
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 156g 214g
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm 110 x 67 x 29mm
Battery Life n/a 370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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