Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS42
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS42 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS42, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-4030 was introduced 9 months after the FS42 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-4030 grades against the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FS42
| FE-4030 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | April 2009 | Newer by 9 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus FE-4030
| FS42 | FE-4030 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FS42
| FE-4030 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the FS42.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and FS42.
All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern FE-4030 provides an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2009-04-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| 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 | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $130 | $580 |