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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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 SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 13 months prior to the SP-600 UZ making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-3010 grades against the SP-600 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FE-3010 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus FE-3010

 SP-600 UZ FE-3010 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FE-3010 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and SP-600 UZ is 97 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
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has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
20
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 455 gr (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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