Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 2 months prior to the SP-800 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 against the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.