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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was brought out 5 months prior to the 6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the 6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus 6000

 FE-3010 6000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus FE-3010

 6000 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 6000

 FE-3010 6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 versus the 6000.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and 6000 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and 6000.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-3010 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Olympus 6000
57
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6000
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options 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 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
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 One One
Retail price $140 $259