Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Launched January 2009

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was announced very close to the FE-5010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the FE-5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus FE-5010. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus FE-5010
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-FC100
FE-5010 | EX-FC100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus FE-5010
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the FE-5010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and FE-5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and FE-5010.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus FE-5010 to result in more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lb) | 130 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $130 |