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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(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
Panasonic TS10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic TS10

 FE-45 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus FE-45

 TS10 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS10

 FE-45 TS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
26
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
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