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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched around the same time to the FX48 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FX48

 FE-3010 FX48 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FX48 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FX48

 FE-3010 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides 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) while the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the FX48.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FX48 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and FX48.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
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image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Microphone 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) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $140 $325