Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
- Introduced 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
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus FE-45
TG-820 iHS | FE-45 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 37 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1030k | 230k | Sharper display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
FE-45 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
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 | 1,030 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $130 | $500 |