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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very close but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was revealed 4 months before the ZS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-3010 grades versus the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FE-3010 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ZS1 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS1

 FE-3010 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the ZS1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and ZS1 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and ZS1.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus FE-3010 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $140 $0