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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Olympus FE-5020, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was brought out 6 months later than the FE-5020 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the FE-5020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Olympus FE-5020

 EX-Z2000 FE-5020 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 FE-5020 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus FE-5020

 EX-Z2000 FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the FE-5020.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and FE-5020.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z2000 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (152 grams)
59
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (152g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
28
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (152 grams)
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus FE-5020
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model NP-110 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $160