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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released within a month of the FE-45 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S5 scores versus the FE-45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Olympus FE-45

 EX-S5 FE-45 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Casio EX-S5

 FE-45 EX-S5 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus FE-45

 EX-S5 FE-45 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 versus the FE-45.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and FE-45 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and FE-45.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-45 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography features
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Olympus FE-45
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Olympus FE-45
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Olympus FE-45
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $130