Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 4 years before the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-45 grades vs the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-45 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-820 iHS to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.