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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 2 months prior to the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZR3

          

          

            
 EX-FC150 ZR3 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-FC150

          

          

            
 ZR3 EX-FC150 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZR3

          

          

            
 EX-FC150 ZR3 
RevealedNovember 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has got exterior measurements 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 ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 and the ZR3.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and ZR3.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

            Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography advice
26
 manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
55
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
30
 high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
36
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
50
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
64
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
31
 manual focus
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging details
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone jack
29
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 All around 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 model 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $280