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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched within a month of the FH20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FH20

 FE-4030 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FH20 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH20

 FE-4030 FH20 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got physical measurements 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 FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the FH20.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and FH20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
32
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $179