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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax K-1

 FE-3010 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 K-1 FE-3010 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 86 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-1

 FE-3010 K-1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (204,800)
heavier than others (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
Pentax K-1 Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.4 fps)
bad battery power (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Travel photography highlights
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
weather proof
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
bad battery power (760 shots)
heavier than others (1,010g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery power (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax K-1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Pentax K-1
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2016-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) 1010g (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $140 $1,499