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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 3 years prior to the 3D1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-5010 grades vs the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FE-5010 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 3D1 FE-5010 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2009More modern by 34 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic 3D1

 FE-5010 3D1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the 3D1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and 3D1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and 3D1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
supports touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $670