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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-50
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax K-30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was launched 4 years earlier than the K-30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-3010 scores versus the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax K-30

 FE-3010 K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus FE-3010

 K-30 FE-3010 
RevealedOctober 2012January 2009More recent by 46 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-30

 FE-3010 K-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 features outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the K-30.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and K-30 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and K-30.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-30 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography information
Pentax K-30 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Pentax K-30
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Pentax K-30 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-30
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax K-30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax K-30
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-10-29
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1129
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $525