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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus E-PM1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is fairly close but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was announced 3 years before the E-PM1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-3010 grades vs the E-PM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus E-PM1

 FE-3010 E-PM1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 E-PM1 FE-3010 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2009More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-PM1

 FE-3010 E-PM1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outer 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) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus E-PM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 against the E-PM1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and E-PM1 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and E-PM1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The FE-3010 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography highlights
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography details
57
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
45
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus E-PM1
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-11-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
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
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) 265g (0.58 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $140 $499