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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP30
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was announced 14 months later than the FE-45 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XP10 matches up against the FE-45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Olympus FE-45

 XP10 FE-45 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 14 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the FujiFilm XP10

 FE-45 XP10 

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus FE-45

 XP10 FE-45 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the XP10 versus the FE-45.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and FE-45.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm XP10 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern XP10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography details
Olympus FE-45 Street photography details
60
environment proof
lighter than average (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
30
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than average (135g)
environment proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus FE-45
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Olympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Olympus FE-45
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $175 $130