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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 24 months before the FP5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-3010 grades versus the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FP5

 FE-3010 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FP5 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FP5

 FE-3010 FP5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 vs the FP5.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FP5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and FP5.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography details
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (260 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
better than average battery (260 shots)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
better than average battery (260 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
30
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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
Battery life - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $140 $199