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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Launched November 2009
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 6 years prior to the ZS50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZS50

 EX-FC150 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Casio EX-FC150

 ZS50 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2015November 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS50

 EX-FC150 ZS50 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the ZS50.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and ZS50.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS50 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
30
high max fps (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (243g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS50
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-16 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options 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
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $350