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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3 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 TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was introduced 3 years prior to the TS3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-5010 scores versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic TS3

 FE-5010 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus FE-5010

 TS3 FE-5010 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS3

 FE-5010 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 has exterior 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 TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 versus the TS3.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and TS3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-5010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery (310 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $380