Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Launched February 2018
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-PL9, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-3010 was unveiled 10 years before the E-PL9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-3010 grades against the E-PL9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus E-PL9
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus FE-3010
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Launched | February 2018 | January 2009 | More recent by 110 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-PL9
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL9 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-PL9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 against the E-PL9.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and E-PL9 is 97 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and E-PL9.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-PL9 will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2018-02-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.6fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 108 grams (0.24 pounds) | 380 grams (0.84 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 350 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $140 | $599 |