Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 5 years before the LF1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 and the LF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and LF1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic LF1 will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.