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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax Q10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was brought out 4 years before the Q10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-3010 grades versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax Q10

 FE-3010 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus FE-3010

 Q10 FE-3010 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Q10

 FE-3010 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 against the Q10.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and Q10 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition (200g)
built-in flash
low battery (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Q10
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-09-10
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings 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
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $140 $350