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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FX90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 3 years prior to the FX90 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up against the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FX90

 FE-3010 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FX90 FE-3010 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FX90

 FE-3010 FX90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the FX90.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and FX90 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and FX90.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
57
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-08-26
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery style - 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 Single Single
Retail cost $140 $227