Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FH2

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was unveiled 24 months prior to the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-45 grades against the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FE-45 versus the FH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and FH2.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.