Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6020

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 13 months earlier than the 6020 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-FC100 scores against the 6020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the 6020.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and 6020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and 6020.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.