Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax Q10
FE-45 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus FE-45
Q10 | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax Q10
FE-45 | Q10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Pentax Q10 | |
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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 |