Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic FS25

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed at a similar time to the FS25 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-45 grades against the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has got external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the FS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FS25 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.