Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Olympus FE-5010. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus FE-5010
EX-100 | FE-5010 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-100
FE-5010 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus FE-5010
EX-100 | FE-5010 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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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 |