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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80 Imaging
61 Features
88 Overall
71

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus E-M5 III
(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
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was introduced 11 years earlier than the E-M5 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-3010 scores against the E-M5 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 FE-3010 E-M5 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus FE-3010

		

		

			
 E-M5 III FE-3010 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2009Fresher by 131 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 III has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 versus the E-M5 III.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and E-M5 III is 97 and 80 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and E-M5 III.
Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
26
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
76
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
63
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
83
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography factors
33
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
75
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
57
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
77
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 good  resolution (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 bad battery power (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography details
31
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
77
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 bad battery power (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
28
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 supports face detection autofocus
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing external microphone port
84
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-07 2019-10-17
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
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 range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash    
Auto exposure 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
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 414 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 - 310 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $140 $1,199