Olympus FE-45 has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FH3 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Below you can see the FE-45 and FH3 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH3 Cameras
Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic FH3 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Olympus FE-45 has 40% larger pixel area compared to Panasonic FH3, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Olympus FE-45
or the
Panasonic FH3 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
