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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
Panasonic F5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic F5

 EX-FC150 F5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Casio EX-FC150

 F5 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2009Fresher by 38 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic F5

 EX-FC150 F5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Panasonic F5 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Panasonic F5
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic F5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
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