Clicky

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The EX-ZR300 was launched 3 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the FE-5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus FE-5010

 EX-ZR300 FE-5010 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FE-5010 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus FE-5010

 EX-ZR300 FE-5010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the FE-5010.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and FE-5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and FE-5010.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than others in class (130g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus FE-5010
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $130