Casio EX-10 vs Olympus FE-45

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-10 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FE-45 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was introduced 4 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-10 matches up against the FE-45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 vs Olympus FE-45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 versus the FE-45.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and FE-45 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and FE-45.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-10 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.