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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Olympus FE-5010
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus FE-5010

 EX-FC100 FE-5010 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-FC100

 FE-5010 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus FE-5010

 EX-FC100 FE-5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus FE-5010
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus FE-5010
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