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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-1
  • New Model is Olympus SH-3
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus SH-2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 7 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus SH-2

 FE-3010 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus FE-3010

 SH-2 FE-3010 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2009More modern by 75 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SH-2

 FE-3010 SH-2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has outer 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 SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 and the SH-2.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and SH-2 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and SH-2.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography info
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2015-03-11
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $140 $399