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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-45 grades against the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FE-45 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus FE-45

 ZS10 FE-45 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic ZS10

 FE-45 ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FE-45 against the ZS10.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and ZS10.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS10 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
provides touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $350