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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX-FC150 ZS7 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-FC150

 ZS7 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS7

 EX-FC150 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
30
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
63
lighter than average (218 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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