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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced September 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax E85, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 8 months prior to the E85 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax E85

 FE-3010 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus FE-3010

 E85 FE-3010 
AnnouncedSeptember 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax E85

 FE-3010 E85 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 and the E85.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and E85 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and E85.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Pentax E85
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
Pentax E85 Travel photography information
57
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Pentax E85 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax E85
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Optio E85
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-09-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $140 $0