Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax K-1
FE-3010 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus FE-3010
K-1 | FE-3010 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2009 | More modern by 86 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-1
FE-3010 | K-1 | |||
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax K-1 | |
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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 |