Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus FE-3010

Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was launched 14 months later than the FE-3010 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z35 matches up vs the FE-3010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Olympus FE-3010. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 offers outside 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-3010 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus FE-3010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the FE-3010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and FE-3010.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-Z35 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.