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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010 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 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 2 months later than the 6010 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus 6010

 EX-Z280 6010 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Casio EX-Z280

 6010 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6010

 EX-Z280 6010 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the 6010.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and 6010 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and 6010.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Olympus 6010
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6010
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-31 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $0