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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Released February 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-1
  • Successor is Olympus E-5
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-3 and Olympus FE-3010, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and FE-3010 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-3 was revealed 10 months before the FE-3010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-3 matches up against the FE-3010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus FE-3010

 E-3 FE-3010 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus E-3

 FE-3010 E-3 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2008More recent by 10 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus FE-3010

 E-3 FE-3010 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 features external measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 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).

Analyze the Olympus E-3 and Olympus FE-3010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 compared to the FE-3010.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and FE-3010 is 56 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and FE-3010.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-3 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus FE-3010 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
26
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proof
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-3
Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
57
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
55
environment proof
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
57
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-3
Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
18
lack of video recording
28
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Olympus FE-3010
 Olympus E-3Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-3 Olympus FE-3010
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-02-20 2009-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lbs) 108 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $670 $140