Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic S2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-3010 scores against the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 versus the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and S2 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and S2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic S2 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind in sensor innovation.