Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5020

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 2 months later than the FE-5020 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-5020. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. 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) while the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the FE-5020.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and FE-5020.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.