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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 13 months later than the FE-45 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the FE-45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus FE-45

 EX-Z550 FE-45 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Casio EX-Z550

 FE-45 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-45

 EX-Z550 FE-45 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the FE-45.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and FE-45.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-Z550 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus FE-45
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus FE-45
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Olympus FE-45
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-07
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $130