Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was announced 3 years prior to the Q and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-45 matches up against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 comes with outer measurements 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 Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 and the Q.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and Q.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax Q to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.