Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax H90
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2009
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-45 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-45 matches up vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax H90
| FE-45 | H90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus FE-45
| H90 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax H90
| FE-45 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the H90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and H90.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax H90 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Pentax Optio H90 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | D-LI68 |
| 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 | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $130 | $150 |
