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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was manufactured 10 years prior to the G900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-45 matches up vs the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Ricoh G900

 FE-45 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus FE-45

 G900 FE-45 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 111 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh G900

 FE-45 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys outside 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 Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the G900.

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and G900.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography advice
Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography information
Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (247g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than others (247g)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh G900
 Olympus FE-45Ricoh G900
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-45 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $752