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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FH25
(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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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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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 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH25

 FE-4030 FH25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
34
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
25
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic 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