Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus FE-45

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Olympus FE-45, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was revealed 3 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores vs the FE-45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Olympus FE-45. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the FE-45.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and FE-45 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and FE-45.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP150 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP150 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.