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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 3 years prior to the 3D1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-3010 grades vs the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FE-3010 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 3D1 FE-3010 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2009More recent by 34 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic 3D1

 FE-3010 3D1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the 3D1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and 3D1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and 3D1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
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includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
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weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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includes focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-11-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $670