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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores against the TG-850 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 EX-FC150 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Casio EX-FC150

 TG-850 iHS EX-FC150 
IntroducedJanuary 2014November 2009Fresher by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 EX-FC150 TG-850 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the TG-850 iHS.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and TG-850 iHS.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography info
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
72
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
fairly wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
33
fairly wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-11-16 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $250