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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

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
Photography Glossary

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