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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 years after the FE-5010 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the FE-5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus FE-5010

 EX-ZR1000 FE-5010 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009Newer by 46 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 FE-5010 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus FE-5010

 EX-ZR1000 FE-5010 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the FE-5010.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and FE-5010 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and FE-5010.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus FE-5010
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots One One
Retail price $572 $130