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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus TG-810, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was announced 3 years earlier than the TG-810 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-3010 matches up against the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus TG-810

 FE-3010 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TG-810 FE-3010 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-810

 FE-3010 TG-810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 and the TG-810.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and TG-810 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and TG-810.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
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includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
57
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
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has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus TG-810
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus TG-810
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $140 $428