Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-45

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus FE-45, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FE-45 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was released 6 months after the FE-45 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-620 scores vs the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 features physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-620 and the FE-45.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and FE-45 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and FE-45.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-620 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-620 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.