Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus XZ-1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus XZ-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty close but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was manufactured 24 months before the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-3010 scores versus the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys outside measurements 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 XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 against the XZ-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and XZ-1 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and XZ-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus FE-3010 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.