Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45
95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Olympus FE-45. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus FE-45
Fujifilm Z37 | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm Z37
FE-45 | Fujifilm Z37 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-45
Fujifilm Z37 | FE-45 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check out the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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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 |