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Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Leica X2
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica X Vario and Olympus FE-45, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the X Vario (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) and the X Vario (APS-C) and FE-45 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The X Vario was brought out 4 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X Vario matches up against the FE-45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Olympus FE-45

 X Vario FE-45 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Leica X Vario

 FE-45 X Vario 

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Olympus FE-45

 X Vario FE-45 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica X Vario enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the X Vario versus the FE-45.

Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and FE-45 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X Vario and FE-45.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X Vario featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica X Vario will produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent X Vario provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X Vario Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X Vario
Street photography with Olympus FE-45
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (680g)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica X Vario Sports photography information
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
54
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X Vario Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
56
better than average battery life (450 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (680g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
61
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario Vlogging details
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (680g)
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Olympus FE-45
 Leica X VarioOlympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica X Vario Olympus FE-45
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-11 2009-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3272 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12500 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-70mm (2.5x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 680 gr (1.50 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 450 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $2,950 $130