Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FP1

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic FP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was introduced 12 months earlier than the FP1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-45 grades vs the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, 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") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 vs the FP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and FP1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP1 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.