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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

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
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the FE-4000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-3010 matches up against the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FE-3010 FE-4000 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FE-4000 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-4000

 FE-3010 FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys external 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) while the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 against the FE-4000.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FE-4000 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FE-4000.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography details
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has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than others in class (136g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
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has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (26mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-4000
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus FE-4000
Also called as - X-925
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $140 $130