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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured very close to the 5010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-G1 grades vs the 5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Olympus 5010

 EX-G1 5010 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Casio EX-G1

 5010 EX-G1 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus 5010

 EX-G1 5010 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 versus the 5010.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and 5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and 5010.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 5010 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
53
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Olympus 5010 Sports photography info
23
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Olympus 5010
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Olympus Stylus 5010
Otherwise known as - mju 5010
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 154g (0.34 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" 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 ID NP-800 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $61 $150