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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was manufactured very close to the 7000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-45 matches up vs the 7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus 7000

 FE-45 7000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus FE-45

 7000 FE-45 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 7000

 FE-45 7000 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 against the 7000.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and 7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and 7000.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 7000 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography features
Olympus 7000 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography info
Olympus 7000 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging advice
Olympus 7000 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 7000
 Olympus FE-45Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-45 Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as - mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-01-07
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 172 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $280