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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FE-3010 scores versus the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FE-3010 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus FE-3010

 SP-820UZ FE-3010 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 FE-3010 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with 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) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 against the SP-820UZ.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and SP-820UZ is 97 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
quite wide (22mm)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-08-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lbs) 485g (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $299