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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 15 months after the FE-5020 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus FE-5020

 EX-ZR10 FE-5020 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2009Newer by 15 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 FE-5020 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus FE-5020

 EX-ZR10 FE-5020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the FE-5020.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and FE-5020.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
weather proof
lighter than competitors (137g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
lighter than competitors (137g)
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus FE-5020
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $190 $160