Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax I-10

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 12 months prior to the I-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-45 scores against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 and the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and I-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax I-10 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.