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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(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
Panasonic FH8
(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
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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").

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The 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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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 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display sizing3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic 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