Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus FE-3010

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was brought out 2 years after the FE-3010 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the FE-3010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Olympus FE-3010. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus FE-3010 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus FE-3010 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the FE-3010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and FE-3010 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and FE-3010.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS5 will have an edge in sensor tech.