Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VH-515
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VH-515 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-45 was launched 4 years earlier than the VH-515 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-45 matches up vs the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus VH-515
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus FE-45
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus VH-515
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 and the VH-515.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and VH-515.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-515 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus VH-515 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $130 | $648 |