Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010
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34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-45 was brought out within a month of the FE-5010 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-45 matches up versus the FE-5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5010. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus FE-5010
| FE-45 | FE-5010 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus FE-45
| FE-5010 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5010
| FE-45 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 features outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 against the FE-5010.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and FE-5010.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-5010 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus FE-5010 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $130 | $130 |