Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was revealed very close to the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the SP-565UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
EX-FC100 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-FC100
SP-565UZ | EX-FC100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus SP-565UZ
EX-FC100 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the SP-565UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and SP-565UZ.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-565UZ to render greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 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) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 413g (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 30 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 68 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $400 |