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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic S1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic S1

 FE-45 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus FE-45

 S1 FE-45 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2009Newer by 122 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic S1

 FE-45 S1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and S1 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery power (380 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (380 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
32
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
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