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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010 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 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus 8010, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced about the same time to the 8010 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus 8010

 EX-Z550 8010 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Casio EX-Z550

 8010 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus 8010

 EX-Z550 8010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 provides 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) and the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the 8010.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and 8010.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z550 to give more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
Olympus 8010 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Olympus 8010 Travel photography info
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (245g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (245g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus 8010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called as - mju Tough 8010
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
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 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $149 $600