Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-45 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the TG-610 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-45 scores versus the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus TG-610
FE-45 | TG-610 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus FE-45
TG-610 | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-610
FE-45 | TG-610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 comes with external 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-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 versus the TG-610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and TG-610.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus TG-610 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 210 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $130 | $223 |