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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TG-320 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the TG-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus TG-320

 EX-FC100 TG-320 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Casio EX-FC100

 TG-320 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-320

 EX-FC100 TG-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outside 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 TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-320 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 choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the TG-320.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and TG-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and TG-320.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to produce more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (150 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-320
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 gr (0.34 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 150 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $0