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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5 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 FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 12 months prior to the FH5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 matches up against the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FH5

 FE-4030 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FH5 FE-4030 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH5

 FE-4030 FH5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 and the FH5.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Panasonic FH5 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $169