Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W90

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was announced 13 months prior to the W90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-45 matches up against the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 comes with outer 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 W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 against the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and W90.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax W90 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.