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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 8 months later than the FE-45 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the FE-45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus FE-45

 EX-Z280 FE-45 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Casio EX-Z280

 FE-45 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-45

 EX-Z280 FE-45 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the FE-45.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and FE-45 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and FE-45.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z280 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-Z280 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-45
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus FE-45
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 62 x 23mm (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
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $130