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Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-FC150 Comparison

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Panasonic ZS3

10 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Casio EX-FC150

10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-FC150 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Panasonic and Casio. Panasonic ZS3 was introduced to market in May 2009 and Casio EX-FC150 was launched in November 2009. There is only 6 months difference between ZS3 and EX-FC150 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Both Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 cameras have 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensors.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-05-14
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 229g. 103 x 60 x 33 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ7

Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-11-16
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 37-185 mm F3.6-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 40 fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 173g. 99 x 58 x 28 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 over Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 37mm 12 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 185mm 115 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
12× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
5.3m vs 2.6m 2.7m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC150 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Continuous Shooting
40.0fps vs 2.0fps 38 fps faster
Weight
173 g vs 229 g 56 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
4.50 vs 4.90 faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Max Resolution
10 MP vs 10 MP Less details and smaller prints
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-FC150: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS3 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) (including batteries). Casio EX-FC150 has external dimensions of 99 x 58 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.28 x 1.1″) and weighs 173 g (0.38 lb / 6.10 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150. Casio EX-FC150 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Panasonic ZS3.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-FC150 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FC150 is significantly lighter (56g ) than the Panasonic ZS3 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Max
Thickness Comparison

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EX-FC150
Min
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Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (Lumix DMC-TZ7) nor Casio Exilim EX-FC150 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS3's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC150's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-FC150: Sensor Comparison

Both Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 have 1/2.3-inch sized 10.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the ZS3 and EX-FC150 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 Cameras


Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-FC150 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 features a 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 12× zoom lens whereas Casio EX-FC150 features a 37-185 mm F3.6-4.5 5× zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS3 has 12mm wider coverage than the Casio EX-FC150. At f3.30, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS3 has 115mm longer reach than the Casio EX-FC150. However, with a max aperture of f4.50, Casio EX-FC150 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS3
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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ZS3
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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ZS3
EX-FC150
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ZS3
EX-FC150
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS3 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Casio EX-FC150 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS3 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Casio EX-FC150 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
37 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Panasonic ZS3 for Sports Photography

POOR

Casio EX-FC150 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
11 Focus Points
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 40.0fps
185 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
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Panasonic ZS3 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Casio EX-FC150 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
229g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
173g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic ZS3 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Casio EX-FC150 for Landscape Photography

POOR
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
37 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-FC150: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-FC150 scores compare:

Panasonic ZS3
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #342 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #996 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Casio EX-FC150
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #271 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #884 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Casio EX-FC150 has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic ZS3 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Casio EX-FC150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Brand Panasonic Casio
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-11-16
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 27.72mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-300 mm (12×) 37-185 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.3-4.9 F3.6-4.5
Macro Focus Range 3cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 2.60 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 40.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 229g 173g
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm 99 x 58 x 28mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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