Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
- Revealed November 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-FC150 was launched 4 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-FC150 scores against the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
EX-FC150 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-FC150
TG-2 iHS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | November 2009 | More recent by 44 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
EX-FC150 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with physical 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-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the TG-2 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and TG-2 iHS.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-2 iHS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-11-16 | 2013-06-28 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 350 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $350 | $380 |