Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus FE-45

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Olympus FE-45, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FE-45 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was unveiled 3 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the FE-45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Olympus FE-45. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the FE-45.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FE-45 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FE-45.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F660EXR will resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F660EXR will have a benefit in sensor innovation.