Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung DV150F

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 5 years earlier than the DV150F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-45 scores vs the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 vs the DV150F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and DV150F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.