Reasons to choose FE-310
Released in 2008, FE-310 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 122 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus FE-310
vs Olympus SP 510 UZ
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
FE-31025 mm²
SP 510 UZ- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FE-310 and SP 510 UZ have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FE-310MetricSP 510 UZ
8 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
122 gWeight325 g
xD Picture cardStoragexD Picture card
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery4x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FE-310 and SP 510 UZ have the same sensor area. The FE-310 has the lighter body. The FE-310 has the higher effective resolution. The FE-310 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SP 510 UZ
Released in 2006, SP 510 UZ has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 325 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.