Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-45 was brought out 5 years before the WG-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-45 scores against the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax WG-10
| FE-45 | WG-10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus FE-45
| WG-10 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax WG-10
| FE-45 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-45 vs the WG-10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and WG-10.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Pentax WG-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-45 | Pentax WG-10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 0.7 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 1.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142g (0.31 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $0 |