Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the F5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic F5
EX-FC150 | F5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Casio EX-FC150
F5 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic F5
EX-FC150 | F5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic F5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the F5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and F5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and F5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-11-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173 gr (0.38 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 250 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $350 | $100 |