Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
60 Imaging
58 Features
82 Overall
67
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | June 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 53 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-5 II
FE-45 | K-5 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Pentax 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 |