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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010 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-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released 13 months later than the FE-3010 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the FE-3010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus FE-3010

 EX-Z550 FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Casio EX-Z550

 FE-3010 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-3010

 EX-Z550 FE-3010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus FE-3010 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-3010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 and the FE-3010.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and FE-3010 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and FE-3010.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z550 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
32
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
28
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-3010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Olympus FE-3010
Type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 108 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $140