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Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon L19 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very well matched but the L19 (1/2.5") and FE-45 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The L19 was introduced very close to the FE-45 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the L19 grades vs the FE-45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus FE-45

 L19 FE-45 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon L19

 FE-45 L19 

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus FE-45

 L19 FE-45 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L19 versus Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L19 versus the FE-45.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and FE-45 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and FE-45.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L19 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus FE-45 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
54
lighter than others (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography features
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
57
lighter than others (130g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix L19Olympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Olympus FE-45
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $130