Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was released 3 years prior to the SP-810 UZ which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-45 matches up versus the SP-810 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has got 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) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 against the SP-810 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.