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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was introduced 10 years prior to the ZS200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the ZS200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZS200

 FE-3010 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ZS200 FE-3010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 110 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS200

 FE-3010 ZS200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the ZS200.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and ZS200 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and ZS200.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography features
57
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery pack (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography factors
32
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Other name - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2018-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 108g (0.24 pounds) 340g (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
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 - 370 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $140 $800