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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 7 years prior to the TS30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-45 grades versus the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic TS30

 FE-45 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus FE-45

 TS30 FE-45 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS30

 FE-45 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 compared to the TS30.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and TS30.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2015-01-06
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $180