Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic F5 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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The following is a extended review of the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-45 was introduced 5 years before the F5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-45 matches up against the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic F5
| FE-45 | F5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus FE-45
| F5 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic F5
| FE-45 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the F5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and F5.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic F5 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $130 | $100 |