Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released around the same time to the SP-590 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the SP-590 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and SP-590 UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-590 UZ to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.