Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-45
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Released July 2009
(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
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus FE-45, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FE-45 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-620 was released 6 months after the FE-45 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-620 scores vs the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus FE-45
E-620 | FE-45 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus E-620
FE-45 | E-620 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus FE-45
E-620 | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | January 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 features physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-620 and the FE-45.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and FE-45 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and FE-45.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-620 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-620 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Olympus E-620 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-620 | Olympus FE-45 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-06 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 7 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 500g (1.10 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $799 | $130 |