Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K100D
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K100D 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Replacement is Pentax K100D S
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax K100D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-45 was brought out 2 years after the K100D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-45 grades against the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax K100D
FE-45 | K100D | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | December 2006 | Newer by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus FE-45
K100D | FE-45 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K100D
FE-45 | K100D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.5" | 2.5" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax K100D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the K100D.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and K100D is 95 and 64 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and K100D.
To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-45 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus FE-45 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher FE-45 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Pentax K100D |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lb) | 660g (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $130 | $0 |