Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-45 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the EX2F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-45 grades against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 and the EX2F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-45 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.