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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was brought out 12 months earlier than the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FE-5010 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus FE-5010

 ZR3 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZR3

 FE-5010 ZR3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 against the ZR3.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and ZR3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZR3 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (130 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others (130 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 AVCHD Lite
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 130g (0.29 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $280