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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8 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 SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 5 years prior to the SZ8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 SZ8 
Manual focus  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-FC150

		

		

			
 SZ8 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014November 2009More modern by 50 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 SZ8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the SZ8.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and SZ8.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography details
26
 you can focus manually
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
35
 good MP (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
55
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
30
 fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
50
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (10MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
 lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (288mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography features
31
 you can focus manually
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging details
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external microphone socket
32
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (159g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic SZ8
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-16 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.60 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 173g (0.38 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $275