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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus 8000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus 8000

 FE-45 8000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus FE-45

 8000 FE-45 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 8000

 FE-45 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography details
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Olympus 8000
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
Olympus 8000 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
Olympus 8000 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging information
Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 8000
 Olympus FE-45Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
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