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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Updated by Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic LX100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is very similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the LX100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic LX100

 FE-3010 LX100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Olympus FE-3010

 LX100 FE-3010 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2009Newer by 69 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic LX100

 FE-3010 LX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic LX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the LX100.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and LX100 is 97 and 83 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and LX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 will offer more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography information
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offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
manual focus
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography advice
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weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
75
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
73
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic LX100
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2014-09-15
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
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 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options 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, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 108 grams (0.24 lbs) 393 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $140 $800