Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS15

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed about the same time to the FS15 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-3010 scores versus the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 versus the FS15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and FS15 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.