Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS15
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36 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
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Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-4030 was released 12 months after the FS15 which means that 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 FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FS15
| FE-4030 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus FE-4030
| FS15 | FE-4030 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FS15
| FE-4030 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 and the FS15.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and FS15.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent FE-4030 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $130 | $180 |