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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 12 months prior to the FH3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FH3

 FE-5010 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FH3 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH3

 FE-5010 FH3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the FH3.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and FH3.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $160