Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1
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![Olympus FE-4030 front Olympus FE-4030 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-4030/Olympus-FE-4030-front.jpg)
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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
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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").
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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.
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP1-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |