Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-3010 was revealed 12 months earlier than the ZR3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores versus the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZR3
| FE-3010 | ZR3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus FE-3010
| ZR3 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZR3
| FE-3010 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the ZR3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and ZR3 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and ZR3.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 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 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 108 grams (0.24 pounds) | 159 grams (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 Overall 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $140 | $280 |