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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the W60 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-45 scores against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax W60

 FE-45 W60 

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus FE-45

 W60 FE-45 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax W60

 FE-45 W60 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 against the W60.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and W60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Pentax W60
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax W60
 Olympus FE-45Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-45 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
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) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-LI78
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $300