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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus FE-47, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 2 years after the FE-47 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the FE-47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus FE-47

 EX-ZR300 FE-47 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010Newer by 29 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FE-47 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus FE-47

 EX-ZR300 FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 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") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the FE-47.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and FE-47 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and FE-47.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
71
great battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (500 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus FE-47
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
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), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
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 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 life 500 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $0