Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Efina

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 5 years earlier than the Efina which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-45 grades versus the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax Efina in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 versus the Efina.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and Efina.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax Efina to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.