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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was launched 6 years prior to the SP-100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-3010 grades versus the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus SP-100

 FE-3010 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus FE-3010

 SP-100 FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-100

 FE-3010 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got 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) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FE-3010 against the SP-100.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and SP-100 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and SP-100.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (594g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2014-01-29
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 108g (0.24 pounds) 594g (1.31 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $400