Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The FE-45 was brought out 5 years prior to the NX2000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-45 grades versus the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys physical 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 NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FE-45 against the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and NX2000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and NX2000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-45 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX2000 will render extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind in sensor tech.