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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus 550WP, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS5 was unveiled 2 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Olympus 550WP

 EX-ZS5 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-ZS5

 550WP EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus 550WP

 EX-ZS5 550WP 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus 550WP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the 550WP.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and 550WP is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and 550WP.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZS5 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography factors
Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
32
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography features
Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
71
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
55
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
38
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging info
Olympus 550WP Vlogging info
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus 550WP
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Otherwise known as - mju 550WP
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $100 $399