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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7010
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was announced 5 months prior to the FH3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7010 grades vs the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FH3

 7010 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 7010

 FH3 7010 

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH3

 7010 FH3 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 7010 versus the FH3.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and FH3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called mju 7010 Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 145 gr (0.32 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $160