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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched 4 months after the ZR1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZR1

          

          

            
 EX-FC150 ZR1 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-FC150

          

          

            
 ZR1 EX-FC150 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZR1

          

          

            
 EX-FC150 ZR1 
LaunchedNovember 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the ZR1.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and ZR1.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR1 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

            Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
26
 you can focus manually
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
20
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
55
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
30
 fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
50
 built-in flash
 missing Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (10MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
57
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
31
 you can focus manually
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
32
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
28
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZR1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $280