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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SZ-11, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 3 years prior to the SZ-11 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-3010 matches up against the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus SZ-11

 FE-3010 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus FE-3010

 SZ-11 FE-3010 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SZ-11

 FE-3010 SZ-11 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys outside 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 SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 vs the SZ-11.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and SZ-11 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
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environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SZ-11
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus SZ-11
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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
Battery life - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $253