Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH2
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH2 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-45 was unveiled 24 months prior to the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-45 grades against the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic FH2
FE-45 | FH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus FE-45
FH2 | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH2
FE-45 | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 has got physical dimensions 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 FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FE-45 versus the FH2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and FH2.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 10MP | 14MP |
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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 270 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $130 | $149 |