Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH1
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH1 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-45 was manufactured 12 months prior to the FH1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-45 grades against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic FH1
| FE-45 | FH1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus FE-45
| FH1 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH1
| FE-45 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 versus the FH1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and FH1.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.80 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $130 | $150 |