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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Launched November 2009
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 EX-FC150 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Casio EX-FC150

 XZ-2 iHS EX-FC150 
AnnouncedDecember 2012November 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 EX-FC150 XZ-2 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
30
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (340 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
61
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (346g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
36
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (346 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-16 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 346 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $450