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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed 24 months prior to the VG-120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-3010 matches up against the VG-120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus VG-120

 FE-3010 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus FE-3010

 VG-120 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-120

 FE-3010 VG-120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 against the VG-120.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and VG-120 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and VG-120.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
57
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (160 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus VG-120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 160 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $140 $190