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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
34 Features
51 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Released November 2009
Olympus XZ-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus XZ-1

          

          

            
 EX-FC150 XZ-1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-FC150

          

          

            
 XZ-1 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2009More modern by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-1

          

          

            
 EX-FC150 XZ-1 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
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.

            Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
26
 you can focus manually
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
44
 focusing manually
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
55
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus XZ-1 as a Sports photography camera
30
 fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
38
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (320 shots)
 low frames per second (2.0 fps)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-1
50
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
62
 good battery pack (320 per charge)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (275g)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-1
31
 you can focus manually
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
 focusing manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (320 CIPA)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging advice
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus XZ-1
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