Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Released January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was launched 7 years before the ZS60 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZS60
EX-FC150 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Casio EX-FC150
ZS60 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 74 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS60
EX-FC150 | ZS60 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 against the ZS60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and ZS60.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 pounds) | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $248 |