Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung GX-1S
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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68 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung GX-1S 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 Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung GX-1S, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

The FE-3010 was introduced 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 scores against the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung GX-1S
FE-3010 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2006 | More recent by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Olympus FE-3010
GX-1S | FE-3010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung GX-1S
FE-3010 | GX-1S | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 against the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and GX-1S is 97 and 68 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and GX-1S.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus FE-3010 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern FE-3010 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung GX-1S |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2006-01-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 108g (0.24 lb) | 605g (1.33 lb) |
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 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 | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $140 | $850 |