Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was revealed 8 years before the K-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-3010 grades against the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Pentax K-1. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 features exterior 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) and the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 against the K-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and K-1 is 97 and 55 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and K-1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.