Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed 13 months earlier than the SP-800 UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 matches up against the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has got external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and SP-800 UZ is 97 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind in sensor tech.