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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FH3

 FE-3010 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FH3 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH3

 FE-3010 FH3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
26
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
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