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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was unveiled 6 months before the FE-5020 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-45 scores against the FE-5020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FE-45 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus FE-45

 FE-5020 FE-45 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5020

 FE-45 FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FE-45 and the FE-5020.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and FE-5020.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-5020 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
rather wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5020
 Olympus FE-45Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-45 Olympus FE-5020
Otherwise known as - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $160