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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 20 months prior to the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic LS5

 EX-FC150 LS5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-FC150

 LS5 EX-FC150 
RevealedJuly 2011November 2009More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic LS5

 EX-FC150 LS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 and the LS5.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and LS5.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
30
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (160 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic LS5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2011-07-21
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 160 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NP-40 2 x AA
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $294