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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 11 months later than the SP-565UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-FC150 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-FC150

 SP-565UZ EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-FC150 SP-565UZ 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the SP-565UZ.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-FC150 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-16 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $400