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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was released 3 years prior to the SP-810 UZ which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-45 matches up versus the SP-810 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FE-45 SP-810 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus FE-45

 SP-810 UZ FE-45 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FE-45 SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has got 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) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 against the SP-810 UZ.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
40
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Olympus FE-45Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-45 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $280