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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
Olympus FE-5010
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus FE-5010

 EX-Z90 FE-5010 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FE-5010 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-5010

 EX-Z90 FE-5010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-5010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus FE-5010
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