Panasonic FH3 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Olympus FE-45 has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Below you can see the FH3 and FE-45 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FH3 and Olympus FE-45 Cameras
Panasonic FH3 and Olympus FE-45 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 (2.78µm 2 vs 1.98µm 2 ) compared to Panasonic FH3, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to 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
Panasonic FH3
or the
Olympus FE-45 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
