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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic G100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and G100 (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was brought out 12 years prior to the G100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-3010 scores vs the G100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic G100

 FE-3010 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus FE-3010

 G100 FE-3010 
IntroducedJune 2020January 2009Fresher by 139 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic G100

 FE-3010 G100 

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 vs the G100.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and G100 is 97 and 81 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and G100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G100 will result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
78
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2020-06-24
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x1920
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 352 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $140 $698