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Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M380 was launched very close to the FE-3010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M380 grades against the FE-3010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Olympus FE-3010

 M380 FE-3010 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Kodak M380

 FE-3010 M380 

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Olympus FE-3010

 M380 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M380 against the FE-3010.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and FE-3010 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and FE-3010.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-3010 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (155g)
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M380
Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (155g)
28
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Kodak M380 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Olympus FE-3010
 Kodak EasyShare M380Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Olympus FE-3010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 108 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $160 $140