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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 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-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 5 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-3010 scores against the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FE-3010 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus FE-3010

 TG-2 iHS FE-3010 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FE-3010 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and TG-2 iHS is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
good battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-07 2013-06-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 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 dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $140 $380