Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-320

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VR-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and VR-320 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 3 years prior to the VR-320 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the VR-320.

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

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and VR-320.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.