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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 7 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FE-3010 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus FE-3010

 SZ10 FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic SZ10

 FE-3010 SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 vs the SZ10.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and SZ10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and SZ10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (177g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 shots
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $140 $200