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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS15 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-3010 scores against the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FE-3010 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ZS15 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS15

 FE-3010 ZS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 vs the ZS15.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and ZS15 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and ZS15.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (208 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
57
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than average (208 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (208 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-06-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $140 $279