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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-30
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-45 was launched 5 years earlier than the K-50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-45 matches up versus the K-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax K-50

 FE-45 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus FE-45

 K-50 FE-45 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 59 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-50

 FE-45 K-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 against the K-50.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and K-50 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and K-50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-45 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-50 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
Pentax K-50 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,600)
no moving screen
heavier than others in class (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-50 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than others in class (650g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging information
Pentax K-50 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (650g)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-50
 Olympus FE-45Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-45 Pentax K-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
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 51600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $610