Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-45

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3600 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 5 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3600 grades vs the FE-45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Nikon S3600 and Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S3600 and the FE-45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and FE-45 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and FE-45.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to render more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S3600 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.