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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 12 months earlier than the I-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-3010 grades against the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax I-10

 FE-3010 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus FE-3010

 I-10 FE-3010 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax I-10

 FE-3010 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 vs the I-10.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and I-10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and I-10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 108g (0.24 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 model - D-LI92
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 One One
Launch cost $140 $310