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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 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-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the E-PL1 (12MP) is relatively close but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The FE-45 was launched 16 months earlier than the E-PL1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-45 matches up vs the E-PL1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus E-PL1

 FE-45 E-PL1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus FE-45

 E-PL1 FE-45 
ReleasedMay 2010January 2009Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-PL1

 FE-45 E-PL1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 vs the E-PL1.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and E-PL1 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and E-PL1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-45 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-PL1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (290 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-PL1
 Olympus FE-45Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-45 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-05-17
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Truepic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.31 lb) 334 gr (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 487
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 1 1
Launch price $130 $288