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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was released 6 months prior to the 6010 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-45 matches up versus the 6010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus 6010

 FE-45 6010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus FE-45

 6010 FE-45 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 6010

 FE-45 6010 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-45 vs the 6010.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and 6010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and 6010.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 6010 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
Olympus 6010 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
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image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 6010
 Olympus FE-45Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-45 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Battery model - LI-50C
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
Price at launch $130 $0