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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 5 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-100 matches up against the FE-5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus FE-5010

 EX-100 FE-5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-100

 FE-5010 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus FE-5010

 EX-100 FE-5010 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 against the FE-5010.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and FE-5010 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and FE-5010.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-100 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The newer EX-100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (130g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition (130g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus FE-5010
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-06 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 389 grams (0.86 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $572 $130