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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus FE-45, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 2 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the FE-45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus FE-45

 EX-ZR100 FE-45 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FE-45 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-45

 EX-ZR100 FE-45 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the FE-45.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and FE-45 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and FE-45.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR100 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography advice
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-45
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest 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" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $130