Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-3
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- New Model is Olympus TG-4

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was revealed 5 years earlier than the TG-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus TG-3
EX-FC150 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-FC150
TG-3 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 53 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-3
EX-FC150 | TG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with external 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-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 against the TG-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and TG-3.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-11-16 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 173g (0.38 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 330 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $350 |