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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 4 years before the TS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic TS20

 FE-3010 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TS20 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS20

 FE-3010 TS20 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 versus the TS20.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and TS20 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and TS20.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
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features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
57
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
32
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-01-31
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
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
Pricing at launch $140 $179