Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1 III

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus E-M1 III, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 12 years before the E-M1 III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-3010 scores against the E-M1 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus E-M1 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 against the E-M1 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and E-M1 III is 97 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and E-M1 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.