Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was released 4 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-45 scores vs the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 against the ZS15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and ZS15.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS15 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.