Casio Exilim EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-5020

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Casio Exilim EX-G1 and the Olympus FE-5020, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 was introduced in November 2009 and Olympus FE-5020 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Olympus FE-5020 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-G1
      4. Advantage of Olympus FE-5020
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Olympus FE-5020.

      PROS

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Casio EX-G1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-G1 over Olympus FE-5020.

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-5020
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3968 x 2976
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.4 vs f/5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 60 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1250 sec vs 1/500 sec
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs

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      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Olympus FE-5020

      Olympus FE-5020
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus FE-5020 over Casio Exilim EX-G1.

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-5020
      Reaches Wider Angle 38 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 114 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.9 vs f/3.3
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 1 cm
      Larger Screen 2.50" vs 2.70"
      Lighter 154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz) vs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      Internal Storage 35.7 MB vs 48 MB

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      Olympus FE-4000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus FE-5010
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      1/2.33-inch

      11.8 MP

      Olympus FE-4030
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus FE-3010
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      1/2.33-inch

      11.8 MP

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Casio Exilim EX-G1 Olympus FE-5020
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6464
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Environmental Sealing
        Light154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
        Internal Storage35.7 MB48 MB
      WEAKNESSES Casio Exilim EX-G1 Olympus FE-5020
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1250 sec1/500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution and Olympus FE-5020 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 3,200. Olympus FE-5020 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus FE-5020 is equipped with TruePic III processor and can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 comes with NP-800 battery pack and Olympus FE-5020 comes with LI-42B battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 has a single microSD/microSDHC card slot. Olympus FE-5020 has a single xD-Picture Card/microSD card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1250 sec on Casio Exilim EX-G1, and up to 1/500 sec on Olympus FE-5020. Casio Exilim EX-G1 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.40 m on Casio Exilim EX-G1 and 4.10 m on Olympus FE-5020..

      Physical Parameters

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 body has dimensions of 104 x 64 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.52 x 0.79") and Olympus FE-5020 body has dimensions of 93 x 56 x 25 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.98"). Casio Exilim EX-G1 weighs 154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz) and Olympus FE-5020 weighs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz).

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      104 mm

      64 mm

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      93 mm

      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Olympus FE-5020

      Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Olympus FE-5020 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      AVERAGE
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      POOR
      40
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      POOR
      46
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Olympus FE-5020 and give them scores of 45 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      OVERALL
      45
      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      BAD
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      24
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Casio Exilim EX-G1

      Olympus FE-5020

      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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