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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 4 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-FC100 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-FC100

 TG-1 iHS EX-FC100 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 40 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-FC100 TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the TG-1 iHS.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-1 iHS to give extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.0-4.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI90B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $399