Reasons to choose FE-270
Released in 2007, FE-270 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 122 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus FE-270
vs Olympus IR-300
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
FE-27025 mm²
IR-300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FE-270 and IR-300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FE-270MetricIR-300
7.1 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
122 gWeight160 g
xD Picture cardStorageInternal storage
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FE-270 and IR-300 have the same sensor area. The FE-270 has the lighter body. The FE-270 has the higher effective resolution. The FE-270 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose IR-300
Released in 2005, IR-300 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.