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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 3 years before the RS1500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax RS1500

 FE-3010 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus FE-3010

 RS1500 FE-3010 
RevealedMarch 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax RS1500

 FE-3010 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 against the RS1500.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and RS1500 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and RS1500.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
26
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography highlights
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax RS1500
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-03-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone 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) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" 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 life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $140 $150