Olympus E-600 vs Olympus FE-45

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-600 and Olympus FE-45, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FE-45 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-600 was introduced 8 months after the FE-45 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-600 matches up against the FE-45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 and Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-600 compared to the FE-45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and FE-45 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and FE-45.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-600 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher E-600 should have an edge in sensor innovation.