Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS3
Portability
93 Imaging
32 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
20 Overall
27
Portability
91 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
31
91 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
31
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
(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 ZS3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-FC150 was launched 7 months after the ZS3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZS3
| EX-FC150 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2009 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-FC150
| ZS3 | EX-FC150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS3
| EX-FC150 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 features external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 against the ZS3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and ZS3.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-FC150 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography highlights
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lighter than others (229 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging info
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 173 grams (0.38 lbs) | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $350 | $200 |