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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 months earlier than the FE-47 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 scores against the FE-47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus FE-47

 EX-Z280 FE-47 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Casio EX-Z280

 FE-47 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-47

 EX-Z280 FE-47 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the FE-47.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and FE-47 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and FE-47.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-47
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus FE-47
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus FE-47
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $0