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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

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).

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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
45
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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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