Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB800F

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 5 years before the WB800F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-45 scores versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 offers external measurements 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 WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 vs the WB800F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and WB800F.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.