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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Released January 2009
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 7 months before the P80 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-3010 grades vs the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax P80

 FE-3010 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus FE-3010

 P80 FE-3010 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax P80

 FE-3010 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 offers external measurements 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 P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 and the P80.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and P80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and P80.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
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comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
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environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (125g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax P80
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Optio P80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $140 $200