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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FP3

 7010 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 7010

 FP3 7010 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FP3

 7010 FP3 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

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

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography information
Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
has focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Also Known as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $182