Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.