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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Olympus E-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-5
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-3 was launched 17 months earlier than the FP8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-3 scores versus the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic FP8

 E-3 FP8 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-3

 FP8 E-3 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2008Newer by 17 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic FP8

 E-3 FP8 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 offers external dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-3 versus the FP8.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and FP8 is 56 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and FP8.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP8 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-3
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
55
environment sealing
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-3
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
18
no video
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus E-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-02-20 2009-07-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $670 $300