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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed 9 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-3010 matches up against the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FE-3010 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ZS70 FE-3010 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2009Newer by 100 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS70

 FE-3010 ZS70 

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 vs the ZS70.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and ZS70 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
great battery life (380 shots)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2017-04-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $140 $450