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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2011
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was revealed 19 months later than the 5010 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the 5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Olympus 5010

 EX-ZS15 5010 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 5010 EX-ZS15 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Olympus 5010

 EX-ZS15 5010 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Olympus 5010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the 5010.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and 5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and 5010.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZS15 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography information
Olympus 5010 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (154g)
max ISO too low (0)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography features
Olympus 5010 Travel photography features
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (154g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
32
very good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging factors
Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
26
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Olympus 5010
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Olympus Stylus 5010
Otherwise known as - mju 5010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-18 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $248 $150