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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Launched November 2009
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 22 months before the RZ18 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-FC150 grades against the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax RZ18

 EX-FC150 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-FC150

 RZ18 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011November 2009More modern by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax RZ18

 EX-FC150 RZ18 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 features physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the RZ18.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and RZ18.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (178g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography details
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than average in class (178g)
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography factors
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax RZ18
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-16 2011-09-12
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
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 All around 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 ID 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $210