Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Olympus FE-5010. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus FE-5010
EX-Z280 | FE-5010 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-Z280
FE-5010 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-5010
EX-Z280 | FE-5010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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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 |