Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 II 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 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2018
- Previous Model is Pentax K-1

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

The FE-3010 was introduced 10 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-3010 scores against the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax K-1 II
FE-3010 | K-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus FE-3010
K-1 II | FE-3010 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 111 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-1 II
FE-3010 | K-1 II | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 provides external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 against the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and K-1 II is 97 and 55 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and K-1 II.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will show greater detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind in sensor tech.

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


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2018-02-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF4 |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 108 grams (0.24 pounds) | 1010 grams (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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 670 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Price at release | $140 | $1,737 |