Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S1

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FE-3010 was announced 6 years before the K-S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-3010 grades vs the K-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 against the K-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and K-S1 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and K-S1.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-S1 will produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.