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 Stylus Tough-3000
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
FE-31028 mm²
Stylus Tough-3000- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The Stylus Tough-3000 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FE-310MetricStylus Tough-3000
8 MPEffective pixels12 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
122 gWeight159 g
xD Picture cardStorageInternal storage
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion LI-50B rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
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 Stylus Tough-3000 has the larger sensor area. The FE-310 has the lighter body. The Stylus Tough-3000 has the higher effective resolution. The Stylus Tough-3000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus Tough-3000
Released in 2010, Stylus Tough-3000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 159 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.