Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Olympus FE-45
P7100 | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon P7100
FE-45 | P7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Olympus FE-45
P7100 | FE-45 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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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 |