Olympus FE-3010 (silver)

Description: The Olympus FE-3010 is a 12, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $145.

Pros: Has a 12 resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 0.8 in thickness.Weighing only 3.8 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to resolution, the average price of ultra-compact cameras with similar resolution is considerably more, around $185.

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• Manufacturer: Olympus America Inc.
• Part Number: 226645

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.7 in
• Depth 0.8 in
• Height 2.2 in
• Weight 3.8 oz
• Enclosure Color Titanium silver
• Body Material Metal

• Main Features

• Resolution 12 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 12,700,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 12,000,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 100-1600
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Candle, Indoor, Sunset, Cuisine, Documents, Fireworks, Landscape, Anti shake, Night scene, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Underwater macro, Underwater wide 1, Underwater wide 2, Night scene with portrait
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
• Exposure Metering Multi-segment
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Overcast, Sunlight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
• Digital Video Format AVI, MJPEG
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Integrated Memory 19 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media None
• Image Storage JPEG 3968 x 2976, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1920 x 1080

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Effective Flash Range 8 in - 15 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - F/3.1-5.9
• Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 108 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 23.6 in
• Macro Focus Range 5cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.1-5.9
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
• Features Aspherical lens

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 12 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Face detection, Audio recording, Cropping an image, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, PRINT Image Matching, YouTube capture mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Digital image stabilization, Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM)

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card

• Software

• Software Olympus Master 2.0

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Hand strap, Carrying case, microSD to XD adapter
• Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Olympus LI-42B
• Supported Battery 1 x Olympus LI-42B Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Olympus America Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.olympusamerica.com/
• Address: Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY. 11747
• Phone: 631-844-5000