Clicky

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The EX-FC150 was released 4 years earlier than the XS1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic XS1

 EX-FC150 XS1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 XS1 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2009Newer by 38 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic XS1

 EX-FC150 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the XS1.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and XS1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
30
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than others (103g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $130