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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus FE-3010, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FE-3010 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was unveiled 3 months after the FE-3010 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-30 matches up versus the FE-3010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus FE-3010

 E-30 FE-3010 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus E-30

 FE-3010 E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus FE-3010

 E-30 FE-3010 
ReleasedMarch 2009January 2009Same generation
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-30 enjoys outer dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus FE-3010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-30 versus the FE-3010.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and FE-3010 is 60 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and FE-3010.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-30 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography features
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
72
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (750 CIPA)
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
49
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (750 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (750 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
18
no video shooting
28
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus FE-3010
 Olympus E-30Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-30 Olympus FE-3010
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-24 2009-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
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)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 695 gr (1.53 lbs) 108 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,299 $140