Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh G700SE

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was announced 21 months prior to the G700SE making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-45 grades vs the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-45 and the G700SE.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh G700SE to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.