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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out at a similar time to the SL102 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-45 matches up vs the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung SL102

 FE-45 SL102 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus FE-45

 SL102 FE-45 

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung SL102

 FE-45 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 provides exterior dimensions 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 SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 vs the SL102.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
30
good maximum aperture (f)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus FE-45Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-45 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-01-08
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 142 gr (0.31 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $130