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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000 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 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was introduced 4 months before the 9000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-45 matches up vs the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus 9000

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus FE-45

		

		

			
 9000 FE-45 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 9000

		

		

			
 FE-45 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 9000 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 chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 and the 9000.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and 9000.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 9000 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.
	
			Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
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 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
21
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
56
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
53
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
26
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
27
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
51
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great reach (280mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
27
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.5 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging information
Olympus 9000 Vlogging information
25
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
27
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (225g)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus FE-45Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-45 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $300