Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP2
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20 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Launched January 2010
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On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FE-3010 grades versus the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FP2
| FE-3010 | FP2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus FE-3010
| FP2 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FP2
| FE-3010 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 vs the FP2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and FP2 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FP2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lbs) | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical 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 All around 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $140 | $80 |
