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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 12 months before the FH2 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-4030 grades versus the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 FE-4030 FH2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus FE-4030

		

		

			
 FH2 FE-4030 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 FE-4030 FH2 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 vs the FH2.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and FH2.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
28
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
48
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
34
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery life (270 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
65
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
72
 good battery life (270 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 features touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
 really wide (26mm)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
41
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 good battery life (270 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
25
 really wide (26mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
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 - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 pictures
Style 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
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $130 $149