Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX70

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-45 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 4 years before the WX70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-45 scores versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 and the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and WX70.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX70 to provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.