Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZS40
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Casio EX-FC150
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 50 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS40
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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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 |