Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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![Olympus FE-3010 front Olympus FE-3010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-3010/Olympus-FE-3010-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The FE-3010 was released 5 years before the SZ-16 iHS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-3010 scores against the SZ-16 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
FE-3010 | SZ-16 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus FE-3010
SZ-16 iHS | FE-3010 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
FE-3010 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 has exterior 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) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and SZ-16 iHS is 97 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and SZ-16 iHS.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 | - | 220 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $140 | $230 |