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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out at a similar time to the FH22 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-4030 grades against the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FH22

 FE-4030 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FH22 FE-4030 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH22

 FE-4030 FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the FH22.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and FH22.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $200