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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 3 years before the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FC150 scores against the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 EX-FC150 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Casio EX-FC150

 SP-820UZ EX-FC150 
LaunchedAugust 2012November 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 EX-FC150 SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 has external 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 SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the SP-820UZ.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
55
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (485g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
35
really wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
25
really wide (22mm)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-16 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $299