Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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![Olympus FE-45 front Olympus FE-45 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-45/Olympus-FE-45-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The FE-45 was brought out 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-45 matches up vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
FE-45 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus FE-45
SP-820UZ | FE-45 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus SP-820UZ
FE-45 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-45 and the SP-820UZ.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 15.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 485 gr (1.07 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $130 | $299 |