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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 12 months before the FP3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FP3

 FE-5010 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FP3 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FP3

 FE-5010 FP3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 features external 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) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the FP3.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and FP3.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP3 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $182