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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000 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 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 9000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 4 months earlier than the 9000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up against the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus 9000

 FE-3010 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus FE-3010

 9000 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 9000

 FE-3010 9000 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 and the 9000.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and 9000 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and 9000.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
34
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Olympus 9000
57
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
32
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Stylus 9000
Otherwise known as - mju 9000
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $140 $300