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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 4 years earlier than the F5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-4030 scores against the F5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic F5

 FE-4030 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus FE-4030

 F5 FE-4030 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic F5

 FE-4030 F5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the F5.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and F5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FE-4030 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
Panasonic F5 Sports photography info
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
Panasonic F5 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" 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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $100