Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus 8000
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33 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was revealed 5 months later than the 8000 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus 8000
EX-FC150 | 8000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Casio EX-FC150
8000 | EX-FC150 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus 8000
EX-FC150 | 8000 | |||
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Released | November 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus 8000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 against the 8000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and 8000.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 8000 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2009-07-01 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1/4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173g (0.38 lb) | 182g (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $380 |