Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 4 years prior to the SP-820UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 offers 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) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the SP-820UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and SP-820UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and SP-820UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.