Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-3
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-45 was released 5 years before the WG-3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-45 matches up against the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax WG-3
FE-45 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus FE-45
WG-3 | FE-45 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax WG-3
FE-45 | WG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 has outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 and the WG-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and WG-3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Pentax WG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $300 |