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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and S1R (47MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4030 was revealed 10 years prior to the S1R which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 scores versus the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic S1R

 FE-4030 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus FE-4030

 S1R FE-4030 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2010Newer by 110 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic S1R

 FE-4030 S1R 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 versus the S1R.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and S1R is 95 and 54 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and S1R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will offer you greater detail because of its extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
87
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
34
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
bad battery (360 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
25
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-07 2019-02-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 1020 grams (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single 2
Retail price $130 $3,698