Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FX48
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-45 was announced very close to the FX48 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-45 grades against the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic FX48
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus FE-45
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Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FX48
| FE-45 | FX48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 offers outside 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 FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-45 versus the FX48.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and FX48.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FX48 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-27 |
| 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $130 | $325 |
