Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9
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![Olympus FE-3010 front Olympus FE-3010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-3010/Olympus-FE-3010-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Revealed February 2018
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic GX9, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.
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The FE-3010 was announced 10 years earlier than the GX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-3010 scores vs the GX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic GX9
FE-3010 | GX9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus FE-3010
GX9 | FE-3010 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 110 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic GX9
FE-3010 | GX9 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 and the GX9.
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GX9-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and GX9 is 97 and 82 respectively.
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GX9-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and GX9.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GX9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GX9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor 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 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108 grams (0.24 lbs) | 407 grams (0.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $140 | $1,000 |