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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Released November 2009
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched 4 years prior to the ZS30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZS30

 EX-FC150 ZS30 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Casio EX-FC150

 ZS30 EX-FC150 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2009More recent by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS30

 EX-FC150 ZS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the ZS30.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and ZS30.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to show more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (198g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
30
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition (198 grams)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS30
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $250