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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 3 years after the FP3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the XZ-10 grades vs the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic FP3

 XZ-10 FP3 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus XZ-10

 FP3 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FP3

 XZ-10 FP3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 versus the FP3.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and FP3 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and FP3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
Panasonic FP3 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (221 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (221 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (221g)
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-30 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 1 1
Price at release $428 $182