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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was brought out 5 years earlier than the 1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 scores vs the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus 1

 FE-3010 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 1 FE-3010 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 1

 FE-3010 1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the 1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and 1 is 97 and 79 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and 1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Olympus 1 Portrait photography info
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Olympus 1 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Olympus 1 Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography info
Olympus 1 Travel photography info
57
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
good battery life (410 shots)
offers touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment 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 exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Olympus 1 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 1
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Stylus 1
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Stylus 1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-11-25
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.24 pounds) 402 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $140 $700