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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 7 months later than the FE-45 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the FE-45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm Z37 FE-45 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FE-45 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm Z37 FE-45 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the FE-45.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and FE-45.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm Z37 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-45
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus FE-45
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 142 grams (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 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $130