Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FS15

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was manufactured very close to the FS15 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-45 matches up vs the FS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 vs the FS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and FS15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FS15 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.