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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 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 LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced November 2008
  • New Model is Panasonic LX5
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 13 months after the LX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic LX3

 EX-FC150 LX3 
AnnouncedNovember 2009November 2008More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Casio EX-FC150

 LX3 EX-FC150 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic LX3

 EX-FC150 LX3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the LX3.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and LX3.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The younger EX-FC150 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography highlights
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
30
max fps high (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (265g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (265 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic LX3
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.30 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 265 grams (0.58 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $449