Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-3 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus TG-4
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Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-45 was revealed 6 years prior to the TG-3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-45 matches up against the TG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus TG-3
| FE-45 | TG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus FE-45
| TG-3 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 63 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-3
| FE-45 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-45 against the TG-3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and TG-3.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2014-03-31 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VII |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| 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 | - | 330 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $350 |