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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was brought out very close to the TS1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic TS1

 FE-3010 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TS1 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS1

 FE-3010 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 features outer 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) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 vs the TS1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and TS1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
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includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.24 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $380