Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus FE-47

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 4 months prior to the FE-47 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 scores against the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Olympus FE-47. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has outside measurements 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-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the FE-47.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and FE-47 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and FE-47.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-47 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.