Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Released January 2011
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizes.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe EX-FC150 was introduced 14 months earlier than the XZ-1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus XZ-1
EX-FC150 | XZ-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-FC150
XZ-1 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | November 2009 | More modern by 14 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-1
EX-FC150 | XZ-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the XZ-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and XZ-1.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-11-16 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3664 x 2752 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 pounds) | 275 grams (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $350 | $567 |