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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 8 months later than the FE-5010 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the FE-5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus FE-5010

 EX-Z280 FE-5010 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-Z280

 FE-5010 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-5010

 EX-Z280 FE-5010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 and the FE-5010.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and FE-5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and FE-5010.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-Z280 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than others (133 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-5010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" 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-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $130