Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic LF1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-3010 was launched 5 years prior to the LF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-3010 and the LF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and LF1 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and LF1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-3010 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.