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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 2 years after the FE-5020 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus FE-5020

 EX-ZR15 FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 FE-5020 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus FE-5020

 EX-ZR15 FE-5020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 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).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the FE-5020.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and FE-5020.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition (137g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (325 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
67
good battery life (325 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
lighter than competition (137g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus FE-5020
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III
Sensor type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
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 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life 325 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 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, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $160