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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the FZ150 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FZ150

 EX-ZR100 FZ150 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FZ150 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2011More modern by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ150

 EX-ZR100 FZ150 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the FZ150.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and FZ150 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and FZ150.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average (204 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
great battery (410 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (528g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FZ150
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 528 gr (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $499