Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX580 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FX580, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-3010 was revealed within a month of the FX580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-3010 matches up against the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FX580
| FE-3010 | FX580 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus FE-3010
| FX580 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FX580
| FE-3010 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 vs the FX580.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and FX580 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FX580.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| 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 support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 108g (0.24 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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 shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $140 | $499 |