Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL1

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus E-PL1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the E-PL1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 16 months prior to the E-PL1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-3010 scores versus the E-PL1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus E-PL1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 and the E-PL1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and E-PL1 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and E-PL1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.