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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(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
Olympus FE-45
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm XP30 FE-45 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FE-45 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm XP30 FE-45 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
Olympus FE-45 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-45
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus FE-45
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