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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 4 months earlier than the ZS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-5010 scores against the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FE-5010 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus FE-5010

 ZS3 FE-5010 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS3

 FE-5010 ZS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 vs the ZS3.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and ZS3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-5010 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $200