Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Below is a extended review of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-4030 was unveiled 12 months before the FH25 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FH25
| FE-4030 | FH25 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus FE-4030
| FH25 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH25
| FE-4030 | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with outer 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 FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 and the FH25.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and FH25.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine VI |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $180 |