Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-3010 was announced 24 months prior to the FX78 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 grades against the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FX78
FE-3010 | FX78 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus FE-3010
FX78 | FE-3010 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FX78
FE-3010 | FX78 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 has external 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 FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the FX78.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and FX78 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and FX78.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 108g (0.24 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $140 | $210 |