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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was introduced very close to the FE-25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S5 scores vs the FE-25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Olympus FE-25

 EX-S5 FE-25 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution115k112kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Casio EX-S5

 FE-25 EX-S5 

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus FE-25

 EX-S5 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 offers external measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the FE-25.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and FE-25 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and FE-25.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-25 to offer greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography information
Olympus FE-25 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
53
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Olympus FE-25
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Olympus FE-25
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Olympus FE-25
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2768
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Display resolution 115k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) -
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $15