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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70 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
  • Released January 2009
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was launched very close to the E70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-45 grades against the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax E70

 FE-45 E70 
Screen size2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus FE-45

 E70 FE-45 

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax E70

 FE-45 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has got 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) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 compared to the E70.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and E70.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Pentax E70
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography info
Pentax E70 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
Pentax E70 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax E70
 Olympus FE-45Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-45 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $140