Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic S3
EX-FC150 | S3 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-FC150
S3 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | November 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic S3
EX-FC150 | S3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |