Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ1000

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the FZ1000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up against the FZ1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the FZ1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and FZ1000 is 97 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and FZ1000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.