Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Announced August 2018
- Superseded the Panasonic LX100
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very well matched but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4030 was released 9 years prior to the LX100 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 scores against the LX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic LX100 II
FE-4030 | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus FE-4030
LX100 II | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | January 2010 | More modern by 104 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic LX100 II
FE-4030 | LX100 II | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 versus the LX100 II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and LX100 II is 95 and 81 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and LX100 II.
All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2018-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 17 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4736 x 3552 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1800 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 pounds) | 392g (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
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 life | - | 340 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $130 | $998 |