Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 8000
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-45 was introduced 5 months prior to the 8000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-45 scores versus the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus 8000
FE-45 | 8000 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus FE-45
8000 | FE-45 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 8000
FE-45 | 8000 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | July 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has outer dimensions 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 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 versus the 8000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and 8000.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus 8000 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-07-01 |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 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 | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $130 | $380 |