FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-45
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The AX350 was announced 2 years after the FE-45 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AX350 scores against the FE-45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus FE-45
AX350 | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the FujiFilm AX350
FE-45 | AX350 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus FE-45
AX350 | FE-45 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 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).
Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the AX350 versus the FE-45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and FE-45 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and FE-45.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent AX350 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Olympus FE-45 |
Also Known as | FinePix AX355 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $130 |