Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was revealed 5 years prior to the XZ-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the XZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus XZ-10
EX-FC100 | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Casio EX-FC100
XZ-10 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus XZ-10
EX-FC100 | XZ-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the XZ-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and XZ-10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and XZ-10.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus XZ-10 to provide more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $428 |