Olympus FE-45 vs Sony H70

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-45 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 24 months before the H70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-45 grades vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 features external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 against the H70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and H70.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H70 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.