Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-45 was launched 12 months prior to the Tough-3000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-45 matches up against the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus Tough-3000
FE-45 | Tough-3000 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus FE-45
Tough-3000 | FE-45 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus Tough-3000
FE-45 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 versus the Tough-3000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and Tough-3000.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus Tough-3000 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $130 | $0 |