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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85 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 E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was released 8 months before the E85 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-45 grades against the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax E85

 FE-45 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus FE-45

 E85 FE-45 
IntroducedSeptember 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax E85

 FE-45 E85 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys outer 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 E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax E85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-45 against the E85.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and E85.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax E85 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography details
Pentax E85 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
Pentax E85 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax E85
 Olympus FE-45Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-45 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $0