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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh PX 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
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-45 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 3 years prior to the PX which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-45 grades versus the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Ricoh PX

 FE-45 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus FE-45

 PX FE-45 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh PX

 FE-45 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 compared to the PX.

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and PX.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh PX to offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Ricoh PX
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus FE-45Ricoh PX
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-45 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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