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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus E-M1 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-45 was released 12 years prior to the E-M1 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-45 matches up vs the E-M1 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 FE-45 E-M1 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus FE-45

 E-M1 III FE-45 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2009Fresher by 135 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-M1 III

 FE-45 E-M1 III 

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus E-M1 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 vs the E-M1 III.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and E-M1 III is 95 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and E-M1 III.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-45 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Olympus FE-45Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-45 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2020-02-11
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic IX
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed - 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 580g (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
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 life - 420 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots One Two
Cost at release $130 $1,800