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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P2
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus E-P1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-45 was launched 6 months earlier than the E-P1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-45 matches up versus the E-P1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus E-P1

 FE-45 E-P1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus FE-45

 E-P1 FE-45 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-P1

 FE-45 E-P1 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 features exterior 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 E-P1 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus E-P1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 against the E-P1.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and E-P1 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and E-P1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-45 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-P1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
Olympus E-P1 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography features
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Olympus E-P1
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
43
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (300 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
60
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging details
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-P1
 Olympus FE-45Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-45 Olympus PEN E-P1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-07-29
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 355g (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $182