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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic GF1
(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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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 
AnnouncedOctober 2009January 2009More modern by 9 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic GF1

 FE-3010 GF1 
Screen typeFixed 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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and GF1 is 97 and 85 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
better than average battery power (380 shots)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
comes with face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic GF1
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic 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