Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ-10 was unveiled 14 months later than the FP3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up against the FP3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FP3
SZ-10 | FP3 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus SZ-10
FP3 | SZ-10 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FP3
SZ-10 | FP3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 and the FP3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and FP3 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and FP3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 155g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 life | 220 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $182 |