Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70
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34 Features
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 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 - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced March 2009
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-3010 was released around the same time to the P70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax P70
FE-3010 | P70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus FE-3010
P70 | FE-3010 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax P70
FE-3010 | P70 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | March 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 and the P70.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and P70 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and P70.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lb) | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $140 | $200 |