Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Launched February 2019
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and S1 (24MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-45 was revealed 11 years before the S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-45 grades against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic S1
FE-45 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus FE-45
S1 | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | January 2009 | Newer by 122 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic S1
FE-45 | S1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-45 vs the S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and S1 is 95 and 54 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and S1.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-45 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S1 will show greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 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 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/320 seconds |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lb) | 1021g (2.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Retail cost | $130 | $2,498 |