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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was manufactured 14 months after the FE-25 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the FE-25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z35 FE-25 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Casio EX-Z35

 FE-25 EX-Z35 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z35 FE-25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-25 has sizing of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus FE-25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the FE-25.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and FE-25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z35 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-Z35 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography features
Olympus FE-25 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus FE-25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Olympus FE-25
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Olympus FE-25
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2768
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $99 $15