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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax W90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was manufactured 13 months prior to the W90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up against the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax W90

 FE-3010 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus FE-3010

 W90 FE-3010 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax W90

 FE-3010 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 against the W90.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and W90 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and W90.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Pentax W90
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
57
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Pentax W90
28
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax W90
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Optio W90
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 108 gr (0.24 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $140 $120