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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was released 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FE-45 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FE-45 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus FE-45

 Galaxy Camera 3G FE-45 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen size4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FE-45 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus FE-45Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-45 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $606