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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 7 months later than the FE-45 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1000pj scores versus the FE-45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus FE-45

 S1000pj FE-45 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon S1000pj

 FE-45 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus FE-45

 S1000pj FE-45 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj features physical measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj compared to the FE-45.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and FE-45 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and FE-45.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S1000pj to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent S1000pj should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Olympus FE-45
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging features
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $289 $130