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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010 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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled at a similar time to the 7010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the 7010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus 7010

 EX-Z90 7010 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Casio EX-Z90

 7010 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus 7010

 EX-Z90 7010 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus 7010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the 7010.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and 7010 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and 7010.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7010 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
27
manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Olympus 7010 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus 7010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus Stylus 7010
Also referred to as - mju 7010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $200