Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus E-P1
| FE-3010 | E-P1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus FE-3010
| E-P1 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-P1
| FE-3010 | E-P1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus 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 |
