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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 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-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The FE-45 was revealed 5 years earlier than the E-PM2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-45 grades versus the E-PM2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus E-PM2

 FE-45 E-PM2 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus FE-45

 E-PM2 FE-45 
LaunchedMay 2013January 2009Fresher by 53 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-PM2

 FE-45 E-PM2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 vs the E-PM2.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and E-PM2 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and E-PM2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-45 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PM2 will give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM2
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus E-PM2
 Olympus FE-45Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-45 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-05-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 932
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $448