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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 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 TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 3 years before the TS3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-3010 scores versus the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic TS3

 FE-3010 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TS3 FE-3010 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS3

 FE-3010 TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has exterior 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 TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 versus the TS3.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and TS3 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and TS3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
57
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $380