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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out within a month of the FE-5020 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus FE-5020

 EX-Z450 FE-5020 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FE-5020 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-5020

 EX-Z450 FE-5020 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with exterior 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) while the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 and the FE-5020.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and FE-5020.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-5020
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus FE-5020
Also called as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-07-22
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-40 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $160