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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

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

 FE-3010 FP1 

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).

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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
26
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)
50
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
31
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