Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45
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Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X Vario and Olympus FE-45. The entire galleries are available at Leica X Vario Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Olympus FE-45
X Vario | FE-45 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 54 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Leica X Vario
FE-45 | X Vario |
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Common features in the Leica X Vario and Olympus FE-45
X Vario | FE-45 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Leica X Vario and Olympus FE-45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Leica X Vario vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Leica X Vario | Olympus FE-45 | |
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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 |