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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-5020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 2 years after the FE-5020 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the FE-5020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus FE-5020

 EX-ZR100 FE-5020 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FE-5020 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-5020

 EX-ZR100 FE-5020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the FE-5020.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and FE-5020 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and FE-5020.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
weather proofing
lighter than average (137 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
63
lighter than average (204 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
lighter than average (137g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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really wide (24mm)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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really wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-5020
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus FE-5020
Also called as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 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 One One
Pricing at launch $300 $160