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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released within a month of the FE-3010 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the FE-3010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Olympus FE-3010

 EX-Z400 FE-3010 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Casio EX-Z400

 FE-3010 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus FE-3010

 EX-Z400 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 has physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the FE-3010.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and FE-3010 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and FE-3010.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus FE-3010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Olympus FE-3010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 108 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $140