Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LX3

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic LX3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was launched 3 months later than the LX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-3010 grades against the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 offers physical dimensions 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 LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 against the LX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and LX3 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and LX3.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus FE-3010 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.