Olympus FE-45 vs Sony TX1

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-45 and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-45 was introduced 7 months earlier than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-45 matches up vs the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has exterior 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 Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 versus the TX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and TX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FE-45 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older FE-45 will be behind in sensor innovation.