Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ150

Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FZ150 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was announced 23 months later than the FZ150 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-100 matches up vs the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 comes with physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 and the FZ150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and FZ150 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and FZ150.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The EX-100 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger EX-100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.