Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus FE-45

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus FE-45, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 4 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the FE-45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the FE-45.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and FE-45 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and FE-45.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.