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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
Olympus FE-5020
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus FE-5020

 EX-Z550 FE-5020 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Casio EX-Z550

 FE-5020 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-5020

 EX-Z550 FE-5020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
35
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-5020
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus FE-5020
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