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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80 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 ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 10 years before the ZS80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-3010 scores against the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZS80

 FE-3010 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ZS80 FE-3010 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 110 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS80

 FE-3010 ZS80 

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 against the ZS80.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and ZS80 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and ZS80.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
great battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
73
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2018-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $140 $448