Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W90

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.