Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic FZ40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was introduced 6 months before the FZ40 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-4030 scores vs the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FZ40
| FE-4030 | FZ40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus FE-4030
| FZ40 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FZ40
| FE-4030 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 and the FZ40.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and FZ40.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| 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) | 494g (1.09 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $130 | $420 |
