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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q 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 Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Q, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 3 years before the Q and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-3010 grades versus the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax Q

 FE-3010 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus FE-3010

 Q FE-3010 
RevealedJune 2011January 2009More recent by 29 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Q

 FE-3010 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 vs the Q.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and Q is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and Q.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (180g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Pentax Q Travel photography details
57
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
lighter than competition (180g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (180 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Q
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Q
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Q
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-06-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $140 $695