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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax K-5 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FE-45 was released 5 years earlier than the K-5 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-45 grades against the K-5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FE-45 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus FE-45

 K-5 II FE-45 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 53 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-5 II

 FE-45 K-5 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax K-5 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-45 vs the K-5 II.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and K-5 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-45 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 II will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
Pentax K-5 II Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-5 II
 Olympus FE-45Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-45 Pentax K-5 II
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-07 2013-06-04
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 760 gr (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1235
Other
Battery life - 980 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $830