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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 4 months prior to the ZS3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-3010 grades vs the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZS3

          

          

            
 FE-3010 ZS3 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus FE-3010

          

          

            
 ZS3 FE-3010 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS3

          

          

            
 FE-3010 ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 has got external 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 ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new 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 during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 vs the ZS3.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and ZS3 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and ZS3.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-3010 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

            Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography highlights
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 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
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 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (229 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography highlights
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 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography features
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 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 no Time Lapse recording
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition (229g)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging info
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 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 supports face detection autofocus
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 no external mic socket
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (229g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
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 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $140 $200