Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-1
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-45 was brought out 3 years before the WG-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-45 scores against the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax WG-1
FE-45 | WG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus FE-45
WG-1 | FE-45 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax WG-1
FE-45 | WG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with exterior 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 WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the WG-1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and WG-1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $130 | $350 |