Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G5
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic G3
- Refreshed by Panasonic G6
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-4030 was brought out 3 years earlier than the G5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades vs the G5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic G5
FE-4030 | G5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Revealed | July 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G5
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 vs the G5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and G5 is 95 and 74 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and G5.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G5 will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) | 396 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $130 | $699 |