Clicky

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-47, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The EX-ZR100 was launched 19 months after the FE-47 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the FE-47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus FE-47

 EX-ZR100 FE-47 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FE-47 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-47

 EX-ZR100 FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the FE-47.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and FE-47 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and FE-47.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Olympus FE-47
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-47
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus FE-47
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 204 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $0