Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-3

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was introduced 6 years prior to the K-3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the K-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 vs the K-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and K-3 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and K-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-3 will deliver greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.