Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax X90
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Announced July 2010
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax X90, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-3010 was released 18 months prior to the X90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the X90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Pentax X90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax X90
| FE-3010 | X90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus FE-3010
| X90 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax X90
| FE-3010 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 vs the X90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and X90 is 97 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and X90.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax X90 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 108 grams (0.24 lb) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | D-L106 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $140 | $350 |