Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus E-520

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus E-520, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and E-520 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 17 months after the E-520 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z550 scores against the E-520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Olympus E-520. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Olympus E-520 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus E-520 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus E-520 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 and the E-520.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and E-520 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and E-520.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-Z550 will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z550 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.