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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P2
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus E-P1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FE-3010 was revealed 6 months prior to the E-P1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-3010 grades versus the E-P1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus E-P1

 FE-3010 E-P1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 E-P1 FE-3010 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-P1

 FE-3010 E-P1 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus E-P1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the E-P1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and E-P1 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and E-P1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography details
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography information
57
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
43
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P1
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-P1
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus PEN E-P1
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lbs) 355g (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $140 $182