Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 550WP

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was launched within a month of the 550WP and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-45 matches up versus the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 550WP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the 550WP.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and 550WP.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.