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Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M381 was revealed 7 months later than the FE-3010 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the M381 matches up vs the FE-3010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Olympus FE-3010

 M381 FE-3010 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Kodak M381

 FE-3010 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Olympus FE-3010

 M381 FE-3010 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 features outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M381 compared to the FE-3010.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and FE-3010 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and FE-3010.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent M381 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M381
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (153g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
28
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Olympus FE-3010
 Kodak EasyShare M381Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Olympus FE-3010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 153 grams (0.34 lbs) 108 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $170 $140