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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 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-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 21 months after the FE-45 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the FE-45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus FE-45

 EX-ZR10 FE-45 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 FE-45 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus FE-45

 EX-ZR10 FE-45 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the FE-45.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and FE-45 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and FE-45.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR10 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus FE-45
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 28-196mm (7.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $190 $130