Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G3

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the G3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-5010 grades versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and G3 is 96 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and G3.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-5010 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G3 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.