Reasons to choose FE-350
Released in 2008, FE-350 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 178 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus FE-350
vs Rollei Compactline 81
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
FE-35025 mm²
Compactline 81- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FE-350 and Compactline 81 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-350MetricCompactline 81
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
178 gWeight82 g
xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion (LI-42B) Li-ion batteryBattery2x AAA
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-350 and Compactline 81 have the same sensor area. The Compactline 81 has the lighter body. The FE-350 and Compactline 81 have the same effective resolution. The Compactline 81 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Compactline 81
Released in 2010, Compactline 81 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 82 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.