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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was launched at a similar time to the TS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-45 matches up versus the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic TS1

 FE-45 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus FE-45

 TS1 FE-45 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS1

 FE-45 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 versus the TS1.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and TS1.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS1 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $380