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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 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
  • Launched November 2009
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 3 years before the TG-820 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades against the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-FC150 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-FC150

 TG-820 iHS EX-FC150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2009Newer by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-FC150 TG-820 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-820 iHS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
30
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-11-16 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 173g (0.38 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 photos
Battery form - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $500