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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched at a similar time to the FH3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-4030 matches up against the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FH3

 FE-4030 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FH3 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH3

 FE-4030 FH3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 offers 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) while the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 against the FH3.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 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 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $160