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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus VG-160, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 4 years before the VG-160 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-3010 grades versus the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus VG-160

 FE-3010 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus FE-3010

 VG-160 FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-160

 FE-3010 VG-160 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has outer 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 VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 versus the VG-160.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and VG-160 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and VG-160.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
34
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average (125g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (165 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
32
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
28
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus VG-160
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
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 Overall 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 - 165 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $140 $90