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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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 TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 4 years before the TG-1 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 FE-3010 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus FE-3010

 TG-1 iHS FE-3010 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 FE-3010 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 offers external dimensions 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-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 against the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and TG-1 iHS is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-05-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 life - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $140 $399