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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out within a month of the FH1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FH1

 FE-4030 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FH1 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH1

 FE-4030 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the FH1.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and FH1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
34
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 163 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $150