Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FZ150
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus FE-4030
FZ150 | FE-4030 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 27 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FZ150
FE-4030 | FZ150 | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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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 |