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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus FE-45, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 4 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the FE-45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm T500 FE-45 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm T500

 FE-45 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm T500 FE-45 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the FE-45.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and FE-45.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Olympus FE-45
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus FE-45
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $130