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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 5 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus SZ-15

 EX-FC100 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-FC100

 SZ-15 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus SZ-15

 EX-FC100 SZ-15 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with exterior measurements 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 SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the SZ-15.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and SZ-15 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to show greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
26
manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography features
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than competitors (250g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography features
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus SZ-15
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus SZ-15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $200