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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 20 months before the ZS8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 ZS8 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Casio EX-FC150

		

		

			
 ZS8 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2009More recent by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 against the ZS8.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and ZS8.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
26
 you can focus manually
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
30
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
55
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
30
 fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography advice
50
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
 lighter than competition (210g)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
31
 you can focus manually
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 low resolution (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
30
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Panasonic ZS8
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $275