Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus FE-45

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP80 versus Olympus FE-45, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was launched 6 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades versus the FE-45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP80 & Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP80 versus Olympus FE-45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the FE-45.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and FE-45 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and FE-45.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.