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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was launched 13 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-FC150 S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S1 EX-FC150 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2009Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic S1

 EX-FC150 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 has external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the S1.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and S1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic S1 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
62
lighter than others in class (117g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
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
Launch price $350 $269