Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FS25
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
27
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
27
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
95 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
(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 FS25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic FS25
| EX-FC150 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2009 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-FC150
| FS25 | EX-FC150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic FS25
| EX-FC150 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys external 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 FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 against the FS25.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and FS25.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FS25 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern EX-FC150 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
high max fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography factors
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| 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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 40.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 173g (0.38 pounds) | 148g (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 ID | NP-40 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $350 | $230 |
