Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-1

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SH-1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 6 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-3010 grades versus the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 and the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and SH-1 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and SH-1.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.