Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic SZ10
FE-3010 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus FE-3010
SZ10 | FE-3010 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 73 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic SZ10
FE-3010 | SZ10 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |