Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax X70
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax X70 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Announced March 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax X70 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax X70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-45 was brought out around the same time to the X70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-45 grades vs the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax X70
| FE-45 | X70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus FE-45
| X70 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax X70
| FE-45 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | March 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-45 versus the X70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and X70 is 95 and 71 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and X70.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax X70 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Pentax X70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-45 | Pentax X70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-07 | 2009-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $130 | $200 |