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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(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
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 12 months before the FH20 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-45 scores against the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic FH20

 FE-45 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus FE-45

 FH20 FE-45 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH20

 FE-45 FH20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 features external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 vs the FH20.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and FH20.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS30
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $179