Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX5

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was released 3 years prior to the CX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-45 grades versus the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 versus the CX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FE-45 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.