Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB30F

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was released 5 years before the WB30F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-45 scores versus the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 offers external dimensions 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 WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-45 compared to the WB30F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and WB30F.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.