Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus FE-45

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was launched 21 months later than the FE-45 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-H20G grades vs the FE-45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus FE-45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G and the FE-45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and FE-45 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and FE-45.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent EX-H20G should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.