Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Announced February 2015
- Older Model is Pentax K-S1

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax K-S2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

The FE-3010 was released 7 years prior to the K-S2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the K-S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax K-S2
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus FE-3010
K-S2 | FE-3010 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 74 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-S2
FE-3010 | K-S2 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 offers external 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) and the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the K-S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and K-S2 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and K-S2.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax K-S2 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lb) | 678 gr (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $140 | $581 |