Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-01

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-01, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FE-45 was revealed 4 years prior to the K-01 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-45 matches up versus the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 against the K-01.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and K-01.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-45 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-01 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.