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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was announced 4 months before the FX75 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the FX75 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FX75

 FE-4030 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FX75 FE-4030 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FX75

 FE-4030 FX75 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 offers outside 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 FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 versus the FX75.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and FX75.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
35
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
includes touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.32 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $139