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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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 SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-45 was revealed very close to the SP-565UZ so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-45 matches up against the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FE-45 SP-565UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus FE-45

 SP-565UZ FE-45 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 FE-45 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus FE-45Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-45 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $400