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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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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).
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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.
	
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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
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 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
34
 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