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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was manufactured within a month of the FS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FS25

 FE-3010 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FS25 FE-3010 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FS25

 FE-3010 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior 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) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 vs the FS25.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FS25 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and FS25.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $140 $230