Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Announced January 2009

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was unveiled 8 months after the FE-5010 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z450 grades against the FE-5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-5010. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus FE-5010
EX-Z450 | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-Z450
FE-5010 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-5010
EX-Z450 | FE-5010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the FE-5010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and FE-5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and FE-5010.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-Z450 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 130g (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-40 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $229 | $130 |