Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W570

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was launched 24 months earlier than the W570 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-45 scores against the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 features physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 compared to the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and W570.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W570 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.