Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S2

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 3 years before the S2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-FC150 grades against the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and S2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.