Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZS3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus FE-5010
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS3
FE-5010 | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | May 2009 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |