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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010 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-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
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 21 months after the FE-3010 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the FE-3010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Olympus FE-3010

 EX-Z16 FE-3010 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009More modern by 21 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Casio EX-Z16

 FE-3010 EX-Z16 
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus FE-3010

 EX-Z16 FE-3010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus FE-3010 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the FE-3010.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and FE-3010 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and FE-3010.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger EX-Z16 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus FE-3010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Olympus FE-3010
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 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 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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 480 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 108 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $140