Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10
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![Olympus FE-45 front Olympus FE-45 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-45/Olympus-FE-45-front.jpg)
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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
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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").
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The 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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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
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 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus FE-45
WG-10 | FE-45 | |||
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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 | |||
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Pentax-WG-10-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Pentax-WG-10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Pentax-WG-10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Pentax-WG-10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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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 |