Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-45

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus FE-45, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 4 years later than the FE-45 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the FE-45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Olympus FE-45. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the FE-45.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and FE-45 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and FE-45.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.