Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 Comparison

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10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing EX-FC150 and XZ-10, two Small Sensor Compact cameras from Casio and Olympus. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Casio EX-FC150 has a 10.0 MP and Olympus XZ-10 has a 12.0 MP resolution. Casio EX-FC150 was introduced to market in November 2009 and Olympus XZ-10 was launched in January 2013. As you can see, EX-FC150 is 4 years older than XZ-10. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-11-16

10MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 64 - 1600

37-185 mm F3.6-4.5 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

40 fps continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

173g. 99 x 58 x 28 mm

Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-30

12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

26-130 mm F1.8-2.7 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

5 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

221g. 102 x 61 x 34 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC150 over Olympus Stylus XZ-10

Continuous Shooting	40.0fps vs 5.0fps	35 fps faster
Weight	173 g vs 221 g	48 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	185mm vs 130mm	55 mm longer tele reach

Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus XZ-10 over Casio Exilim EX-FC150

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	12 MP vs 10 MP	19% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 1.600	300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 230k dots	299% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1000s	faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	26mm vs 37mm	11 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 3.60	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.70 vs 4.50	faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FC150 has external dimensions of 99 x 58 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.28 x 1.1″) and weighs 173 g (0.38 lb / 6.10 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102 x 61 x 34 mm (4.03 x 2.41 x 1.35″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10. Casio EX-FC150 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Olympus XZ-10.

Comparison image of Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FC150 is significantly lighter (48g ) than the Olympus XZ-10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

EX-FC150

XZ-10

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

EX-FC150

XZ-10

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-FC150 nor Olympus Stylus XZ-10 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus XZ-10's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC150's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus XZ-10 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the EX-FC150 and XZ-10 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10 Cameras

Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10 Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 features a 37-185 mm F3.6-4.5 5× zoom lens whereas Olympus XZ-10 features a 26-130 mm F1.8-2.7 5× zoom lens.

Olympus XZ-10 has 11mm wider coverage than the Casio EX-FC150. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Casio EX-FC150 has 55mm longer reach than the Olympus XZ-10. However, with a max aperture of f2.70, Olympus XZ-10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX-FC150

XZ-10

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

EX-FC150

XZ-10

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

EX-FC150

XZ-10

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

EX-FC150

XZ-10

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FC150 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Casio EX-FC150 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
37 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Casio EX-FC150 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 40.0fps
185 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 Focus Points
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.70
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Casio EX-FC150 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
173g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
221g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Casio EX-FC150 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
37 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus XZ-10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus XZ-10 scores compare:

Casio EX-FC150

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #271 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #885 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #30 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #403 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-10 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-FC150 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Casio EX-FC150. Otherwise, Olympus XZ-10 is the better camera overall.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Casio EX-FC150 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Casio Exilim EX-FC150	Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Brand	Casio	Olympus
Announced	2009-11-16	2013-01-30
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	10 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	3648 x 2736	3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	64 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	35
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	37-185 mm (5×)	26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.6-4.5	F1.8-2.7
Macro Focus Range	5cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.7"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	2.60 m	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	40.0 fps	5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	640 x 480	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Eye-Fi Connected	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	173g	221g
Dimensions	99 x 58 x 28mm	102 x 61 x 34mm
Battery Life	n/a	240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction