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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FZ150, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the FZ150 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the FZ150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FE-4030 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FZ150 FE-4030 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FZ150

 FE-4030 FZ150 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 against the FZ150.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and FZ150.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography features
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
56
great battery power (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (528g)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (528 grams)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 528g (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $499