Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-3 II

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax K-3 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-45 was launched 7 years prior to the K-3 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-45 matches up vs the K-3 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 provides physical 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 K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax K-3 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FE-45 and the K-3 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and K-3 II is 95 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and K-3 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-45 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-3 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.