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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Released February 2008
  • Old Model is Olympus E-1
  • Updated by Olympus E-5
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and FS7 (1/2.5") provide different sensor size.

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The E-3 was launched 11 months before the FS7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-3 matches up against the FS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic FS7

 E-3 FS7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus E-3

 FS7 E-3 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2008Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic FS7

 E-3 FS7 
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-3 vs the FS7.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and FS7 is 56 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and FS7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The E-3 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older E-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-3
Street photography with Panasonic FS7
69
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
57
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-3
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
55
weather sealing
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography information
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-3
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
18
no video
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus E-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-02-20 2009-01-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $670 $160