Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also Known as X-935
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Olympus FE-5020, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z550 was announced 6 months later than the FE-5020 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-5020. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus FE-5020
EX-Z550 | FE-5020 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Casio EX-Z550
FE-5020 | EX-Z550 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-5020
EX-Z550 | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | July 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 provides 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) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 versus Olympus FE-5020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the FE-5020.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and FE-5020.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z550 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also Known as | - | X-935 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 lbs) | 137g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $149 | $160 |