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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP 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 KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and KP (24MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-45 was revealed 9 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-45 matches up vs the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax KP

 FE-45 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus FE-45

 KP FE-45 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2009More recent by 98 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax KP

 FE-45 KP 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 offers physical 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 KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 versus the KP.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and KP.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-45 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax KP will show more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
Pentax KP Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Pentax KP
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
Pentax KP Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
silent shutter (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery (390 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
Pentax KP Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery (390 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
Pentax KP Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging info
Pentax KP Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax KP
 Olympus FE-45Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-45 Pentax KP
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-01-07 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 819200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $747