Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus TG-3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-3010 was revealed 6 years before the TG-3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-3010 grades vs the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus TG-3
| FE-3010 | TG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus FE-3010
| TG-3 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 | January 2009 | Fresher by 63 months | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-3
| FE-3010 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 vs the TG-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and TG-3 is 97 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and TG-3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2014-03-31 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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 range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
| 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 speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108g (0.24 lbs) | 247g (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| 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 | - | 330 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $140 | $350 |