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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic TS2

 FE-3010 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TS2 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS2

 FE-3010 TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the TS2.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and TS2 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
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offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
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 feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $140 $350