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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-G1 versus Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was brought out 11 months after the FE-3010 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-G1 scores vs the FE-3010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 EX-G1 FE-3010 
RevealedNovember 2009January 2009Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Casio EX-G1

 FE-3010 EX-G1 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus FE-3010

 EX-G1 FE-3010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has got external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 and the FE-3010.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and FE-3010 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and FE-3010.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-G1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (154g)
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
23
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
54
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
31
focusing manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (154g)
28
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Olympus FE-3010
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Olympus FE-3010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 108g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $61 $140