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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8 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 FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic FP8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 6 months prior to the FP8 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-45 grades versus the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic FP8

 FE-45 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus FE-45

 FP8 FE-45 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FP8

 FE-45 FP8 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 vs the FP8.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and FP8.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP8 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (151g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (151 grams)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $300