Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-6
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-45 was released 11 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-45 matches up versus the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus TG-6
| FE-45 | TG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus FE-45
| TG-6 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 126 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus TG-6
| FE-45 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-45 vs the TG-6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and TG-6.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-6 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2019-05-22 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 253 grams (0.56 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 340 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $130 | $449 |