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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZR1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 6 months earlier than the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FE-3010 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ZR1 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZR1

 FE-3010 ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 has got physical 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 ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the ZR1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and ZR1 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and ZR1.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
57
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $140 $280