Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-P1

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.

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.

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.

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.