Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax K10D

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K10D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively similar but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FE-45 was launched 2 years after the K10D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-45 grades against the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax K10D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 against the K10D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and K10D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FE-45 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The fresher FE-45 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.