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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZS5

 EX-FC150 ZS5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-FC150

 ZS5 EX-FC150 
RevealedJune 2010November 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS5

 EX-FC150 ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 provides external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 and the ZS5.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and ZS5.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS5 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
30
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
63
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 One One
Retail pricing $350 $300