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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G95
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FE-3010 was released 8 years earlier than the G85 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-3010 grades against the G85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic G85

 FE-3010 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus FE-3010

 G85 FE-3010 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2009Newer by 93 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic G85

 FE-3010 G85 

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has specifications of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 vs the G85.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and G85 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and G85.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G85 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography features
26
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography information
Panasonic G85 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
57
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-07 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $900