Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic G2

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic G2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-45 was manufactured 18 months before the G2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-45 matches up against the G2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-45 and the G2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and G2.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-45 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G2 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.