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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 6 months before the FX700 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-4030 grades against the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FX700

 FE-4030 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FX700 FE-4030 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FX700

 FE-4030 FX700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with outside measurements 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 FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 and the FX700.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and FX700.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
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really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
25
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 146g (0.32 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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