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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and FE-3010 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 6 years later than the FE-3010 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up against the FE-3010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Olympus FE-3010

 Fujifilm XQ2 FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 74 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 FE-3010 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus FE-3010

 Fujifilm XQ2 FE-3010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus FE-3010 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Olympus FE-3010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the FE-3010.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and FE-3010 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and FE-3010.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
43
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (206g)
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (240 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
64
good battery (240 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (206g)
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image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus FE-3010
 Fujifilm XQ2Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Olympus FE-3010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 108 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $140