Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax ist DL2 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax ist DL2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-3010 was introduced 2 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-3010 matches up against the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax ist DL2
FE-3010 | ist DL2 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | January 2006 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus FE-3010
ist DL2 | FE-3010 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax ist DL2
FE-3010 | ist DL2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 versus the ist DL2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and ist DL2 is 97 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and ist DL2.
All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus FE-3010 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FE-3010 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | - |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108 gr (0.24 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $140 | - |