Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS30
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced November 2009
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-FC150 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic TS30
EX-FC150 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Casio EX-FC150
TS30 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | November 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic TS30
EX-FC150 | TS30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the TS30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and TS30.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173 gr (0.38 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $180 |