Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL2
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-3010 was released 22 months before the E-PL1s making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores vs the E-PL1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus E-PL1s
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus FE-3010
E-PL1s | FE-3010 | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 22 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-PL1s
FE-3010 | E-PL1s | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-PL1s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 against the E-PL1s.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and E-PL1s is 97 and 86 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and E-PL1s.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-11-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Truepic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 108 grams (0.24 lbs) | 334 grams (0.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $140 | $599 |