Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-4030 was announced 4 years before the FH10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 grades versus the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FH10
FE-4030 | FH10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus FE-4030
FH10 | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH10
FE-4030 | FH10 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the FH10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and FH10.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) | 103 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | - | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $110 |