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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 2 months after the 8000 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z90 grades against the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus 8000

 EX-Z90 8000 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Casio EX-Z90

 8000 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus 8000

 EX-Z90 8000 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus 8000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 against the 8000.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and 8000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and 8000.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Olympus 8000
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus 8000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also Known as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $380