Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-45 was announced 4 years before the FH8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-45 grades against the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic FH8
| FE-45 | FH8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus FE-45
| FH8 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH8
| FE-45 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 and the FH8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and FH8.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 123 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 | - | 260 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $130 | $149 |