Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-5
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-45 was introduced 5 years earlier than the K-5 IIs which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-45 grades vs the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus FE-45
K-5 IIs | FE-45 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 53 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 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 IIs
FE-45 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-45 versus the K-5 IIs.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and K-5 IIs is 95 and 60 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and K-5 IIs.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-45 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted 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 detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 760 grams (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 All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $130 | $749 |