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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8 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 FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 6 months earlier than the FP8 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-3010 grades vs the FP8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FP8

 FE-3010 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FP8 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FP8

 FE-3010 FP8 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 versus the FP8.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and FP8 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FP8.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
26
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
57
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $140 $300