Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ25W

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 18 months prior to the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-45 scores versus the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the HZ25W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung HZ25W to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.