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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Replacement is Panasonic G5
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was released 3 years before the G3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic G3

 FE-3010 G3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus FE-3010

 G3 FE-3010 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic G3

 FE-3010 G3 

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 provides external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the G3.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and G3 is 97 and 83 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and G3.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G3 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Panasonic G3 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G3 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Panasonic G3 Travel photography features
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
low battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
Panasonic G3 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
70
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic G3
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2011-07-11
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 336 grams (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $140 $500