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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 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 P70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax P70

 FE-3010 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus FE-3010

 P70 FE-3010 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax P70

 FE-3010 P70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009March 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and P70 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Pentax P70 Portrait photography details
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Pentax P70
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
Pentax P70 Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Pentax P70 Travel photography details
57
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (155g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Pentax P70 Landscape photography details
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Pentax P70
28
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (155g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax P70
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Optio P70
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