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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 12 months before the FP3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-3010 matches up against the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FP3

 FE-3010 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FP3 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FP3

 FE-3010 FP3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 features exterior 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 FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 versus the FP3.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FP3 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FP3.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography info
57
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
supports focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography factors
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) 155g (0.34 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 All around 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 shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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