Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G1
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G1 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
- Launched January 2010
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Released January 2009
- Successor is Panasonic G2
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Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-4030 was manufactured 12 months later than the G1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic G1
| FE-4030 | G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus FE-4030
| G1 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G1
| FE-4030 | G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 against the G1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and G1.
Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus FE-4030 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FE-4030 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 10.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lb) | 360 grams (0.79 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 53 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 463 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $130 | $0 |