Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR1000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the EX-ZR1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 and the EX-ZR1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and EX-ZR1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and EX-ZR1000.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.