Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1
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33 Features
14 Overall
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![Olympus FE-45 front Olympus FE-45 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-45/Olympus-FE-45-front.jpg)
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88 Imaging
35 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizes.
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The FE-45 was launched 24 months before the XZ-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-45 scores versus the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus XZ-1
FE-45 | XZ-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus FE-45
XZ-1 | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus XZ-1
FE-45 | XZ-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 offers physical 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) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 compared to the XZ-1.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and XZ-1.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FE-45 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3664 x 2752 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 pounds) | 275 grams (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $130 | $567 |