Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.