Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FE-45 was released 12 months before the TS10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-45 matches up vs the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic TS10
FE-45 | TS10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus FE-45
TS10 | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS10
FE-45 | TS10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has got exterior measurements 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 Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 vs the TS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and TS10.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 188 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $130 | $249 |