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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 5010
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and 5010 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and 5010 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the 5010 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the 5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Olympus 5010

 EX-Z270 5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Casio EX-Z270

 5010 EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus 5010

 EX-Z270 5010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus 5010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the 5010.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and 5010.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus 5010 will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Olympus 5010
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Olympus 5010 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography info
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography info
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus 5010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Olympus Stylus 5010
Also referred to as - mju 5010
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $150