Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Olympus FE-45. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus FE-45
FE-3010 | FE-45 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus FE-3010
FE-45 | FE-3010 |
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Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-45
FE-3010 | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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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 |