Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was revealed 24 months before the TG-310 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus TG-310
EX-FC100 | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-FC100
TG-310 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-310
EX-FC100 | TG-310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the TG-310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and TG-310.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to give more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus TG-310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 150 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $0 |