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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released 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-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and FE-25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z270 was introduced very close to the FE-25 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z270 scores against the FE-25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z270 FE-25 
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution115k112kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Casio EX-Z270

 FE-25 EX-Z270 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z270 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 features external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-25 has sizing 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).

See the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus FE-25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the FE-25.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and FE-25.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Olympus FE-25
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
26
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
9
no video
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus FE-25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Olympus FE-25
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Olympus FE-25
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2768
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) -
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $15