Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-3010 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the FH3 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-3010 scores against the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FH3
FE-3010 | FH3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus FE-3010
FH3 | FE-3010 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH3
FE-3010 | FH3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 and the FH3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and FH3 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and FH3.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 108 grams (0.24 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $140 | $160 |