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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and FE-25 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 13 months after the FE-25 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores against the FE-25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z550 FE-25 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Casio EX-Z550

 FE-25 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z550 FE-25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 provides external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-25 has proportions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 versus Olympus FE-25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the FE-25.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and FE-25 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and FE-25.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z550 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Olympus FE-25
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus FE-25
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Olympus FE-25
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-07
Body design 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2768
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lb) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $15