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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus E-PL9

 FE-3010 E-PL9 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus FE-3010

 E-PL9 FE-3010 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 110 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-PL9

 FE-3010 E-PL9 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Olympus E-PL9
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
77
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-PL9
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus PEN E-PL9
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