Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax Q10

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.

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.

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.

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.