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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH3

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

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 7010

		

		

			
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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.
	
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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
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 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
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 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
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
57
 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
35
 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)
65
 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
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 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
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 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