Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus 9000

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was introduced 4 months before the 9000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-45 matches up vs the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 provides physical 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 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 and the 9000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and 9000.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 9000 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.