Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH1
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GH2
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Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-3010 was announced 6 months earlier than the GH1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the GH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic GH1
| FE-3010 | GH1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus FE-3010
| GH1 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic GH1
| FE-3010 | GH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same age |
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 offers 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 GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 and the GH1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and GH1 is 97 and 81 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and GH1.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The FE-3010 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-07-10 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 273.5mm² |
| 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 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108 grams (0.24 lb) | 385 grams (0.85 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $140 | $949 |