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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 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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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled within a month of the FE-45 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores versus the FE-45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus FE-45

 FE-3010 FE-45 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FE-45 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-45

 FE-3010 FE-45 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 against the FE-45.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and FE-45 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and FE-45.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-3010 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-45
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus FE-45
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus FE-45
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 108g (0.24 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $140 $130