Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FH6

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH6, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 4 years before the FH6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-3010 grades vs the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the FH6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FH6 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FH6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind in sensor tech.