Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS42
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20 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
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Below, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-3010 was manufactured 3 months before the FS42 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FS42
| FE-3010 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus FE-3010
| FS42 | FE-3010 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FS42
| FE-3010 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | April 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with exterior dimensions 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 FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS42 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 vs the FS42.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and FS42 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and FS42.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus FE-3010 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-04-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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 data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108 grams (0.24 pounds) | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $140 | $580 |