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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic S2

 FE-3010 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S2 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic S2

 FE-3010 S2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Panasonic S2
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (112g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S2 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery power (280 shots)
lighter than average in class (112g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography info
32
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Panasonic S2 Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (112g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic S2
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 112 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $140 $109