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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Efina 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 Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Efina Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 5 years prior to the Efina which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax Efina

 FE-3010 Efina 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus FE-3010

 Efina FE-3010 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Efina

 FE-3010 Efina 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got outside 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) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 vs the Efina.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and Efina is 97 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and Efina.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax Efina to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Pentax Efina
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
57
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Efina
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-06-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) 91g (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 200 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $140 $10