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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was manufactured 5 years before the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-45 matches up vs the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FE-45 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus FE-45

 TG-2 iHS FE-45 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FE-45 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 provides external 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-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 against the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-2 iHS to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus FE-45Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-45 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-07 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $380