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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax E90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was brought out 12 months before the E90 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-3010 scores versus the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax E90

 FE-3010 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus FE-3010

 E90 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax E90

 FE-3010 E90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax E90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 vs the E90.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and E90 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and E90.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-3010 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E90 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Pentax E90
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Pentax E90
34
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Pentax E90 Travel photography features
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Pentax E90 Landscape photography info
32
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax E90
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Optio E90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $140 $100