Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax ist DL2

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.

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The 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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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.

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.