Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX850
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced January 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic GX850, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

The FE-3010 was introduced 9 years prior to the GX850 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-3010 grades against the GX850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic GX850
FE-3010 | GX850 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Olympus FE-3010
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Announced | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 97 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic GX850
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 and the GX850.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and GX850 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and GX850.
Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GX850 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108g (0.24 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $140 | $548 |