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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was launched within a month of the 550WP and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-45 matches up versus the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus 550WP

 FE-45 550WP 

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus FE-45

 550WP FE-45 

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 550WP

 FE-45 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 offers outside measurements 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 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 550WP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the 550WP.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and 550WP.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging info
Olympus 550WP Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 550WP
 Olympus FE-45Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-45 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also Known as - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $399