Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Released November 2011
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-45 was brought out 3 years earlier than the 3D1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-45 scores against the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic 3D1
| FE-45 | 3D1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus FE-45
| 3D1 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic 3D1
| FE-45 | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-45 against the 3D1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and 3D1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic 3D1 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-11-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 142g (0.31 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 200 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $130 | $670 |