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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G95, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4030 was launched 10 years before the G95 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-4030 grades against the G95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic G95

 FE-4030 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus FE-4030

 G95 FE-4030 
ReleasedApril 2019January 2010More modern by 112 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G95

 FE-4030 G95 

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic G95 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 against the G95.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and G95 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and G95.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G95 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography advice
Panasonic G95 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Panasonic G95
34
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
73
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
32
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-07 2019-04-05
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus range 4cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max 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 gr (0.32 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
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
Battery life - 290 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $998