Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 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)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Announced October 2009
- Renewed by Panasonic GF2
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Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-3010 was released 9 months earlier than the GF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic GF1
| FE-3010 | GF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus FE-3010
| GF1 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2009 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic GF1
| FE-3010 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has exterior 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 GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 against the GF1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and GF1 is 97 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and GF1.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-10-14 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine HD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108g (0.24 lb) | 385g (0.85 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 513 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 380 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $140 | $400 |