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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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 JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 3 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the FE-45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm JZ100 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 FE-45 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm JZ100 FE-45 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 has external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the FE-45.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and FE-45.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JZ100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus FE-45
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $190 $130