Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus 5010

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z800 and Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was launched 7 months after the 5010 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the 5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 offers outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z800 and Olympus 5010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the 5010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and 5010.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-Z800 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.