Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-45 was brought out 5 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-45 grades versus the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
FE-45 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus FE-45
TG-630 iHS | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
FE-45 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | 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-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 comes with physical dimensions 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-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 versus the TG-630 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and TG-630 iHS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-630 iHS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $200 |