Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FE-45 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 5 years later than the FE-45 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the FE-45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the FE-45.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and FE-45 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and FE-45.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X30 will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.