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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 4 years before the VG-160 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-45 grades against the VG-160 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus VG-160

 FE-45 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus FE-45

 VG-160 FE-45 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus VG-160

 FE-45 VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 vs the VG-160.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and VG-160.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VG-160 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
Olympus VG-160 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (165 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (165 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus FE-45Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-45 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-01-10
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 165 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
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