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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was announced 7 years prior to the TS6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-45 scores vs the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic TS6

 FE-45 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus FE-45

 TS6 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS6

 FE-45 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys external 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 TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 against the TS6.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and TS6.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $300