Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL2
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Updated by Olympus E-PL3
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-PL2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is relatively close but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-45 was introduced 3 years before the E-PL2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-45 scores versus the E-PL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus E-PL2
FE-45 | E-PL2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus FE-45
E-PL2 | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-PL2
FE-45 | E-PL2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-PL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-45 vs the E-PL2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and E-PL2 is 95 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and E-PL2.
To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-45 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-PL2 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-02-11 |
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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 362 gr (0.80 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $130 | $0 |