Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
- Launched January 2009
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZR3
FE-5010 | ZR3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus FE-5010
ZR3 | FE-5010 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZR3
FE-5010 | ZR3 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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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 |