Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Introduced March 2011
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-r, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-3010 was launched 3 years earlier than the K-r and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 scores vs the K-r with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax K-r
FE-3010 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus FE-3010
K-r | FE-3010 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 26 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-r
FE-3010 | K-r | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the K-r.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and K-r is 97 and 67 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and K-r.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FE-3010 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax K-r |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108 grams (0.24 lb) | 598 grams (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $140 | $1,100 |