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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9 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
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic G9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and G9 (20MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 9 years earlier than the G9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-FC150 scores against the G9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic G9

 EX-FC150 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Casio EX-FC150

 G9 EX-FC150 
IntroducedNovember 2017November 2009Newer by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic G9

 EX-FC150 G9 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 features exterior 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 Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the G9.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and G9 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and G9.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will provide extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
30
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery life (400 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
70
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic G9
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-16 2017-11-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 658g (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
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 - 400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $350 $1,500