Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed 3 years before the SP-810 UZ and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the SP-810 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and SP-810 UZ is 97 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and SP-810 UZ.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.