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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
Panasonic FP3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FP3

 SZ-10 FP3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FP3 SZ-10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FP3

 SZ-10 FP3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
supports touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
40
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
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