Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus E-P1

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus E-P1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-45 was launched 6 months earlier than the E-P1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-45 matches up versus the E-P1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Olympus PEN E-P1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 against the E-P1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and E-P1 is 95 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and E-P1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-45 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-P1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.