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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 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 LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC150 was announced 3 years earlier than the LX7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic LX7

 EX-FC150 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Casio EX-FC150

 LX7 EX-FC150 
ReleasedOctober 2012November 2009More modern by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic LX7

 EX-FC150 LX7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 offers exterior 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) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the LX7.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and LX7.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography details
Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
30
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
64
great battery power (330 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic LX7
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 298 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $350 $400