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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 21 months later than the FE-25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the FE-25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z16 FE-25 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Casio EX-Z16

 FE-25 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension2.4""Bigger screen (+2.4")
Screen resolution112k0kClearer screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z16 FE-25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus FE-25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the FE-25.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and FE-25 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and FE-25.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z16 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
26
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus FE-25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Olympus FE-25
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Olympus FE-25
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2768
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.4 inch
Display resolution 0k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Highest video resolution 848x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $100 $15