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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FH1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was released 12 months earlier than the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-3010 grades versus the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FH1

 FE-3010 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FH1 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH1

 FE-3010 FH1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 vs the FH1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FH1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 163 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $140 $150