Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G7
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
71 Imaging
54 Features
80 Overall
64
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G7 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Introduced May 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic G6
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G7 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic G7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was launched 6 years prior to the G7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades vs the G7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic G7
| FE-4030 | G7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus FE-4030
| G7 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2015 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 65 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G7
| FE-4030 | G7 |
|---|
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 features exterior measurements 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 G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the G7.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and G7 is 95 and 71 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and G7.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G7 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsStreet Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsSports Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banTravel Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2015-05-19 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 9.30 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) | 410 grams (0.90 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 350 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $800 |