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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus 8010, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 13 months prior to the 8010 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-3010 grades vs the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus 8010

 FE-3010 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus FE-3010

 8010 FE-3010 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 8010

 FE-3010 8010 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the 8010.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and 8010 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and 8010.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 8010 to offer you more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Olympus 8010 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proofing
MP count good (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
Olympus 8010 Vlogging features
28
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (245g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $600