Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-320
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-320 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-45 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-320 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-45 grades versus the TG-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus TG-320
FE-45 | TG-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus FE-45
TG-320 | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-320
FE-45 | TG-320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 against the TG-320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and TG-320.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots 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 TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus TG-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 150 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $130 | $0 |