Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS20
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33 Features
14 Overall
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37 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched April 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-45 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-45 matches up versus the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic ZS20
FE-45 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus FE-45
ZS20 | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 40 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic ZS20
FE-45 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to 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") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the ZS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and ZS20.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS20 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2012-04-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | ||
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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $349 |