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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the VG-110 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 scores against the VG-110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus VG-110

 FE-3010 VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus FE-3010

 VG-110 FE-3010 
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Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-110

 FE-3010 VG-110 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FE-3010 vs the VG-110.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and VG-110 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and VG-110.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
26
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (170 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (170 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
27
pretty wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (170 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
28
pretty wide (27mm)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus VG-110
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus VG-110
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 170 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $140 $150