Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 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
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Revealed March 2009

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z29, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-FC150 was unveiled 9 months later than the EX-Z29 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the EX-Z29 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-Z29
EX-FC150 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Revealed | November 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 9 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-FC150
EX-Z29 | EX-FC150 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z29
EX-FC150 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z29 has proportions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z29 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 against the EX-Z29.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and EX-Z29 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and EX-Z29.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-FC150 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher EX-FC150 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2009-03-03 |
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 | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173g (0.38 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" 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-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $79 |