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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
Panasonic FX78
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FX78

 FE-3010 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FX78 FE-3010 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FX78

 FE-3010 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
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features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography features
57
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging info
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
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