Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
27
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
34
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
34
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
(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
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
(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
Photography Glossary 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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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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic TS3
| EX-FC150 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Casio EX-FC150
| TS3 | EX-FC150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | November 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic TS3
| EX-FC150 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
good battery life (310 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery life (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |