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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-45 was introduced 4 years prior to the TS20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-45 matches up against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic TS20

 FE-45 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus FE-45

 TS20 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS20

 FE-45 TS20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has got external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 against the TS20.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and TS20.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-01-31
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $179