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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-5010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 2 years after the FE-5010 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the FE-5010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 FE-5010 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-ZR100

		

		

			
 FE-5010 EX-ZR100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 FE-5010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-5010 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the FE-5010.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and FE-5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and FE-5010.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should take the release date  of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
29
 has manual focus
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
20
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (130g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
46
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high fps (40.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
33
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
63
 lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
 lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
43
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone support
28
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-5010
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 204g (0.45 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $130