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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
Panasonic FH10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FH10

 FE-4030 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FH10 FE-4030 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH10

 FE-4030 FH10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
32
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
31
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
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