Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched January 2013
(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-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus FE-5010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 4 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the FE-5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Olympus FE-5010. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus FE-5010
EX-ZR700 | FE-5010 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-ZR700
FE-5010 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus FE-5010
EX-ZR700 | FE-5010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the FE-5010.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and FE-5010 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and FE-5010.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $370 | $130 |