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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Released November 2009
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 13 months prior to the S3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic S3

 EX-FC150 S3 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S3 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2009More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic S3

 EX-FC150 S3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the S3.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and S3.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Panasonic S3 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Panasonic S3 Sports photography details
30
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
Panasonic S3 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than competition (117g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography info
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic S3
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 173g (0.38 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
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 Overall 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 - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $110