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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Released November 2009
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic FH5, 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 FH5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was introduced 13 months before the FH5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic FH5

 EX-FC150 FH5 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-FC150

 FH5 EX-FC150 
LaunchedJanuary 2011November 2009Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic FH5

 EX-FC150 FH5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 and the FH5.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
30
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography features
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic FH5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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