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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 4 years earlier than the XZ-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus XZ-10

 EX-FC150 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Casio EX-FC150

 XZ-10 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2009More modern by 39 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10

 EX-FC150 XZ-10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 and the XZ-10.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and XZ-10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and XZ-10.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus XZ-10 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
30
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
35
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $428