Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-4

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-45 scores versus the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 features external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 against the TG-4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and TG-4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.