Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 4 years before the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has exterior 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 XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will result in greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.