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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed 12 months before the FP1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FP1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus FE-3010

		

		

			
 FP1 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FP1

		

		

			
 FE-3010 FP1 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the FP1.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and FP1 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and FP1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography features
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 features face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
63
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
33
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (6.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
57
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 built-in flash
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
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 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
28
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detect focusing
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of mic socket
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30fps), 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $140 $153