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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2 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-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-S2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-45 was introduced 7 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-45 grades versus the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax K-S2

 FE-45 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus FE-45

 K-S2 FE-45 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 74 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-S2

 FE-45 K-S2 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 against the K-S2.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and K-S2.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-45 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
Pentax K-S2 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography info
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
environment proof
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than average (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
71
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
heavier than average (678 grams)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K-S2
 Olympus FE-45Pentax K-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-45 Pentax K-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-07 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 678 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $581