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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 8 months later than the FE-45 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades against the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus FE-45

 EX-Z33 FE-45 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FE-45 EX-Z33 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus FE-45

 EX-Z33 FE-45 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 versus Olympus FE-45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the FE-45.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and FE-45 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and FE-45.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-Z33 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Olympus FE-45
55
lighter than competition (106g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus FE-45
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2009-01-07
Body design Compact 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 106g (0.23 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $120 $130