Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-5020

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was unveiled 6 months before the FE-5020 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-45 scores against the FE-5020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Olympus FE-5020. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FE-45 and the FE-5020.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and FE-5020.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-5020 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.