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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was announced 4 years earlier than the Q10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-45 grades vs the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax Q10

 FE-45 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus FE-45

 Q10 FE-45 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax Q10

 FE-45 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 comes with exterior dimensions 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 Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 against the Q10.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and Q10.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax Q10 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Pentax Q10
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery life (270 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus FE-45Pentax Q10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-45 Pentax Q10
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $350