Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed November 2011
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Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-4030 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the 3D1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-4030 grades against the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic 3D1
| FE-4030 | 3D1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus FE-4030
| 3D1 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic 3D1
| FE-4030 | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 has got 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) while the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 and the 3D1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and 3D1.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-11-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146g (0.32 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 200 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $670 |
