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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 24 months earlier than the FH2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FH2

 FE-3010 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FH2 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH2

 FE-3010 FH2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 vs the FH2.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FH2 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (270 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121 grams)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
great battery life (270 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch 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 - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $140 $149