Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The FE-3010 was brought out 5 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-3010 scores against the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FE-3010 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and XZ-2 iHS is 97 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.