Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ10W
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Other Name is WB500

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-45 was released 4 months earlier than the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-45 matches up versus the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung HZ10W
FE-45 | HZ10W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus FE-45
HZ10W | FE-45 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung HZ10W
FE-45 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-45 and the HZ10W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and HZ10W.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Samsung HZ10W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $130 | $300 |