Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus FE-5020. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus FE-5020
EX-ZR15 | FE-5020 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Casio EX-ZR15
FE-5020 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus FE-5020
EX-ZR15 | FE-5020 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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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 |