Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was announced within a month of the FP1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-4030 scores versus the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FP1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP1
FE-4030 | FP1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 provides physical 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 FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 against the FP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and FP1.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $153 |