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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus E-620, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the E-620 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and E-620 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 7 months later than the E-620 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the E-620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Olympus E-620

 EX-Z2000 E-620 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 E-620 EX-Z2000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus E-620

 EX-Z2000 E-620 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus E-620 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the E-620.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and E-620 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and E-620.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z2000 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z2000 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Olympus E-620
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (152 grams)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-620 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Olympus E-620
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
47
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (152 grams)
18
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus E-620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Olympus E-620
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Olympus E-620
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-07-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Number of focus points - 7
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Amount of lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
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