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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5 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
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon Z5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and Z5 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 11 years prior to the Z5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the Z5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon Z5

 EX-FC150 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Casio EX-FC150

 Z5 EX-FC150 
RevealedJuly 2020November 2009Fresher by 129 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon Z5

 EX-FC150 Z5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 features external dimensions 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 Nikon Z5 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon Z5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the Z5.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and Z5 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and Z5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
30
high fps (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (470 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
good battery life (470 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (470 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon Z5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Z5
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-16 2020-07-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 273
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 675 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 470 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Launch price $350 $1,399