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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W 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 HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 12 months before the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-45 matches up vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung HZ30W

 FE-45 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus FE-45

 HZ30W FE-45 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung HZ30W

 FE-45 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 features physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 and the HZ30W.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
26
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus FE-45Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-45 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $280