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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-x 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-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax K-x, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was brought out 11 months earlier than the K-x so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-3010 scores against the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 FE-3010 K-x 

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

 K-x FE-3010 
LaunchedDecember 2009January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

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

 FE-3010 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior 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) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the K-x.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and K-x is 97 and 69 respectively.

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

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and K-x.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Pentax K-x Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Pentax K-x Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,900 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
great battery (1,900 CIPA)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,900 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Pentax K-x Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax K-x
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-12-23
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lbs) 580 grams (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $140 $600