Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Casio EX-Z270, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") come with different sensor size.

The EX-FC150 was introduced 11 months later than the EX-Z270 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-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the EX-Z270 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-Z270
EX-FC150 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | November 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-FC150
EX-Z270 | EX-FC150 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z270
EX-FC150 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FC150 versus Casio EX-Z270 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the EX-Z270.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and EX-Z270 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and EX-Z270.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent EX-FC150 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-11-16 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
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 detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/2.6-7.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
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 | 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 lb) | 111 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery ID | 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 release | $350 | $0 |