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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax K-S2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax K-S2

 FE-3010 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus FE-3010

 K-S2 FE-3010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 74 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-S2

 FE-3010 K-S2 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography information
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offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Pentax K-S2
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
environment proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography info
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
low battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging highlights
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has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competition (678g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-S2
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax K-S2
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