Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus XZ-1

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FE-45 was launched 24 months before the XZ-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-45 scores versus the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 compared to the XZ-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and XZ-1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FE-45 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.