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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-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
  • Other Name is X-935
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced very close to the FE-5020 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 EX-Z90 FE-5020 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Casio EX-Z90

		

		

			
 FE-5020 EX-Z90 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 EX-Z90 FE-5020 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the FE-5020.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and FE-5020.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
27
 has manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
21
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
55
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
60
 weather proof
 lighter than others (137g)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
24
 weather proof
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
56
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
 lighter than others (137g)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
28
 has manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
31
 relatively wide (24mm)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
25
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone socket
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lighter than others (137 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-5020
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus FE-5020
Otherwise known as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $160