Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.