Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS30

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.