Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very comparable but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-45 was brought out 3 months later than the LX3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-45 scores versus the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 has got 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 LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 vs the LX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and LX3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The FE-45 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher.