Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 5 months prior to the FP3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 7010 scores against the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7010 and the FP3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and FP3.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP3 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.