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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12 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
  • Announced November 2009
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 3 years earlier than the SZ-12 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus SZ-12

 EX-FC150 SZ-12 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Casio EX-FC150

 SZ-12 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2009Newer by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SZ-12

 EX-FC150 SZ-12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with physical dimensions 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 SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 against the SZ-12.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and SZ-12.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-12 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography information
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-12
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SZ-12
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus SZ-12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $350