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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L100 was revealed around the same time to the FE-45 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L100 scores against the FE-45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus FE-45

 L100 FE-45 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon L100

 FE-45 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus FE-45

 L100 FE-45 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L100 vs the FE-45.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and FE-45 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and FE-45.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
39
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus FE-45
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $130