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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the PL210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-45 matches up versus the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung PL210

 FE-45 PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Olympus FE-45

 PL210 FE-45 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung PL210

 FE-45 PL210 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 offers external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 and the PL210.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and PL210.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL210 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
Samsung PL210 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung PL210
 Olympus FE-45Samsung PL210
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-45 Samsung PL210
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $200