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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 9 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus TG-5

 EX-FC100 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Casio EX-FC100

 TG-5 EX-FC100 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2009Fresher by 101 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-5

 EX-FC100 TG-5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the TG-5.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and TG-5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to provide extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
good battery (340 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $449