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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3 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 FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled at a similar time to the FP3 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the FP3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FP3

 FE-4030 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FP3 FE-4030 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP3

 FE-4030 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 has outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 and the FP3.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and FP3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (155g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
25
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (155g)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 155g (0.34 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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $182