Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ28 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-3010 was revealed about the same time to the FZ28 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 grades versus the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FZ28
| FE-3010 | FZ28 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus FE-3010
| FZ28 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FZ28
| FE-3010 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 against the FZ28.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FZ28 is 97 and 72 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FZ28.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-3010 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-15 |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 108 grams (0.24 lbs) | 417 grams (0.92 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 27 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 17.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 79 |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $140 | $599 |