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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-810 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the TG-810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus TG-810

 EX-FC100 TG-810 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Casio EX-FC100

 TG-810 EX-FC100 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-810

 EX-FC100 TG-810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outer 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) while the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the TG-810.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and TG-810 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and TG-810.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to show extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-810
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus TG-810
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus TG-810
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-08-16
Body design 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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III 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 speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $428