Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-5020

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus FE-5020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 3 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the FE-5020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and FE-5020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and FE-5020.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.