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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Released November 2009
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 20 months before the RZ10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax RZ10

 EX-FC150 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-FC150

 RZ10 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedJuly 2011November 2009More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax RZ10

 EX-FC150 RZ10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the RZ10.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and RZ10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
30
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax RZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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
Supported 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 178 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $200