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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7000
  • Newer Model is Nikon P7700
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively close but the P7100 (1/1.7") and FE-45 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P7100 was released 3 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P7100 scores against the FE-45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Olympus FE-45

 P7100 FE-45 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon P7100

 FE-45 P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Olympus FE-45

 P7100 FE-45 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P7100 versus the FE-45.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and FE-45 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and FE-45.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The P7100 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The younger P7100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (395g)
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.3 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7100
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
56
better than average battery life (350 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (395g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
has external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors (395 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Olympus FE-45
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P7100 Olympus FE-45
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-20 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395g (0.87 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $750 $130