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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1 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 LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic LF1

 EX-FC150 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 LF1 EX-FC150 
ReleasedNovember 2013November 2009More modern by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic LF1

 EX-FC150 LF1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography info
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography factors
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
36
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic LF1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 173 gr (0.38 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $500