Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-12

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ-12 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the SZ-12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 against the SZ-12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and SZ-12 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and SZ-12.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-12 to provide extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.