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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Older Model is Pentax 645D
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax 645Z, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FE-3010 was launched 6 years prior to the 645Z and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax 645Z

 FE-3010 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Olympus FE-3010

 645Z FE-3010 
RevealedApril 2014January 2009Fresher by 64 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax 645Z

 FE-3010 645Z 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 provides 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) and the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 and the 645Z.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and 645Z is 97 and 49 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and 645Z.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
88
has manual focus
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Pentax 645Z Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (650 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
environment sealing
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
low battery life (650 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (1,550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Pentax 645Z Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
27
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,550g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax 645Z
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax 645Z
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax 645Z
Category Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-04-15
Body design Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 1600 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 27
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/125s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lbs) 1550 grams (3.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 101
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 4505
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing $140 $5,024