Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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![Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC150/Casio-EX-FC150-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3/Panasonic-TS3-front.jpg)
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Launched August 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Older Model is Panasonic TS2
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The EX-FC150 was introduced 21 months prior to the TS3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic TS3
EX-FC150 | TS3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Casio EX-FC150
TS3 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic TS3
EX-FC150 | TS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides external 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 TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the TS3.
![Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC150-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.
![Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC150-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and TS3.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC150-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC150-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-11-16 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173 gr (0.38 lbs) | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 310 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $380 |