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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the 6020 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus 6020

 EX-Z90 6020 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Casio EX-Z90

 6020 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus 6020

 EX-Z90 6020 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 features external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the 6020.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and 6020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and 6020.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to deliver more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (121g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (122g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus 6020
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called as - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $279