Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-FC150 was released 20 months earlier than the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZS7
EX-FC150 | ZS7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-FC150
ZS7 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | November 2009 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS7
EX-FC150 | ZS7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 and the ZS7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and ZS7.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS7 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173g (0.38 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $350 | $350 |