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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was launched about the same time to the FS7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-3010 grades versus the FS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FS7

 FE-3010 FS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FS7 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FS7

 FE-3010 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 and the FS7.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and FS7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FS7.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus FE-3010 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Panasonic FS7
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
57
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 139 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $140 $160