Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH4

The following is a extended review of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic GH4, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was brought out 6 years earlier than the GH4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-3010 grades versus the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 and the GH4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and GH4 is 97 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and GH4.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH4 will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.