Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic S5

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic S5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and S5 (24MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-45 was unveiled 12 years before the S5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-45 scores vs the S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 offers external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-45 against the S5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and S5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and S5.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-45 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S5 will show more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.