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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was introduced 12 months earlier than the TS10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 scores versus the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic TS10

 FE-3010 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TS10 FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS10

 FE-3010 TS10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the TS10.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and TS10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and TS10.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-01-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $140 $249