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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic S1H, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and S1H (24MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FE-45 was launched 11 years earlier than the S1H and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-45 scores vs the S1H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic S1H

 FE-45 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus FE-45

 S1H FE-45 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2009More recent by 129 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2330k230kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic S1H

 FE-45 S1H 

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with 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) while the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 and the S1H.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and S1H is 95 and 52 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and S1H.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-45 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1H will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery life (400 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external mic jack
heavier than competition (1,052 grams)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-45 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-07 2019-08-28
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 5952x3988
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
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $130 $3,998