Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Olympus FE-5010. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus FE-5010
EX-ZR1000 | FE-5010 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 46 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
FE-5010 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus FE-5010
EX-ZR1000 | FE-5010 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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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 |