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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 3 years prior to the TS4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic TS4

 EX-FC150 TS4 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Casio EX-FC150

 TS4 EX-FC150 
LaunchedJanuary 2012November 2009Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic TS4

 EX-FC150 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the TS4.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and TS4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS4 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic TS4
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-11-16 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Launch pricing $350 $399