Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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34 Features
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung HZ30W
FE-45 | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus FE-45
HZ30W | FE-45 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung HZ30W
FE-45 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |