Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 5 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outer 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 TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-630 iHS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.