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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(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
Olympus Tough-3000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 FE-45 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus FE-45

 Tough-3000 FE-45 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus Tough-3000

 FE-45 Tough-3000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus FE-45Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
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