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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus FE-5010
(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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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FE-45 FE-5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus FE-45

 FE-5010 FE-45 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5010

 FE-45 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5010
 Olympus FE-45Olympus 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