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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 4 years prior to the TS4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-3010 grades versus the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic TS4

 FE-3010 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TS4 FE-3010 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS4

 FE-3010 TS4 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 provides exterior 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) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 against the TS4.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and TS4 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
57
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
better than average battery (310 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-01-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lbs) 197 grams (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 images
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 Single Single
Retail cost $140 $399