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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the EX-S5 (9MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 11 months later than the EX-S5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the EX-S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-S5

 EX-FC150 EX-S5 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-FC150

 EX-S5 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-S5

 EX-FC150 EX-S5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Casio EX-S5 has specifications of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the EX-S5.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and EX-S5 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and EX-S5.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-FC150 to produce extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-FC150 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
30
max fps high (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
53
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-S5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Casio Exilim EX-S5
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 100 gr (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
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
Battery model NP-40 NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $130