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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was launched 12 months before the FP2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-45 matches up vs the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic FP2

 FE-45 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus FE-45

 FP2 FE-45 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FP2

 FE-45 FP2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys outside 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 FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 versus the FP2.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and FP2.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $80