Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic LX3
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced November 2008
- Replacement is Panasonic LX5
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In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very close but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5010 was introduced 3 months after the LX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-5010 grades vs the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic LX3
| FE-5010 | LX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus FE-5010
| LX3 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic LX3
| FE-5010 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | November 2008 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 against the LX3.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and LX3.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-5010 will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2008-11-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 8.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 39 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 94 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $130 | $449 |