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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic S1R, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was revealed 11 years earlier than the S1R which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-3010 scores against the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic S1R

 FE-3010 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus FE-3010

 S1R FE-3010 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2009Newer by 122 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic S1R

 FE-3010 S1R 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with external measurements 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 S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic S1R in the all new Camera and 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 are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 vs the S1R.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and S1R is 97 and 54 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and S1R.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will give more detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Panasonic S1R Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is high (47 megapixels)
not so great battery life (360 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-07 2019-02-01
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320s
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 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data 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) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 1020 grams (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at release $140 $3,698