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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
Casio EX-Z29
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-FC150 EX-Z29 
RevealedNovember 2009March 2009More recent by 9 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-FC150

 EX-Z29 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z29

 EX-FC150 EX-Z29 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
57
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z29
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio Exilim EX-Z29
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