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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 20 months before the FH7 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-4030 scores versus the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FH7

 FE-4030 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FH7 FE-4030 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH7

 FE-4030 FH7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 has got external measurements 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 FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the FH7.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and FH7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 146g (0.32 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
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 One One
Retail cost $130 $149