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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 7 months after the FE-45 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the FE-45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm Z35 FE-45 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm Z35

 FE-45 Fujifilm Z35 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm Z35 FE-45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 offers outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the FE-45.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and FE-45.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm Z35 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography information
Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus FE-45
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 125g (0.28 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $130