Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ200

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The FE-3010 was launched 4 years earlier than the FZ200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-3010 and the FZ200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FZ200 is 97 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.