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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus E-M1X, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and E-M1X (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-3010 was launched 11 years prior to the E-M1X which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-3010 grades vs the E-M1X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus E-M1X

 FE-3010 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus FE-3010

 E-M1X FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2009Newer by 122 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-M1X

 FE-3010 E-M1X 

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with outer 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) and the Olympus E-M1X has specifications of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus E-M1X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 and the E-M1X.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and E-M1X is 97 and 54 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and E-M1X.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-M1X will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (870 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
great battery power (870 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
32
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-07 2019-01-24
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) 997g (2.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
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 life - 870 images
Type of battery - Built-in
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $140 $2,999