Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Announced August 2011
- Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
(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
- Released January 2009

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus FE-45, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was introduced 2 years after the FE-45 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the FE-45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus FE-45
Fujifilm XP30 | FE-45 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm XP30
FE-45 | Fujifilm XP30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-45
Fujifilm XP30 | FE-45 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the FE-45.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and FE-45 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and FE-45.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Olympus FE-45 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $240 | $130 |