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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FP7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 12 months prior to the FP7 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-4030 grades vs the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FP7

 FE-4030 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FP7 FE-4030 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP7

 FE-4030 FP7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 offers 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) and the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 versus the FP7.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and FP7.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
great battery pack (240 per charge)
features focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
25
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (147g)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash options 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
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 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $227