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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 6 months prior to the FZ35 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-4030 grades against the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FE-4030 FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FZ35 FE-4030 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FZ35

 FE-4030 FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys 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 FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 against the FZ35.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and FZ35.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
34
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
32
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
26
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $999