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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Announced November 2009
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS40 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC150 scores against the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZS40

 EX-FC150 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Casio EX-FC150

 ZS40 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS40

 EX-FC150 ZS40 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 against the ZS40.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and ZS40.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography info
30
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS40
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-16 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 life - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $450