Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010
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96 Imaging
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Launched January 2009

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was launched 8 months after the FE-5010 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the FE-5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-5010. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus FE-5010
EX-Z90 | FE-5010 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-Z90
FE-5010 | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-5010
EX-Z90 | FE-5010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-5010 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 against the FE-5010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and FE-5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and FE-5010.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-Z90 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
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 | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-60 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $150 | $130 |