Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Released August 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic GF3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-4030 was launched 19 months before the GF3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-4030 grades against the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic GF3
| FE-4030 | GF3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus FE-4030
| GF3 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic GF3
| FE-4030 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the GF3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and GF3.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-4030 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-08-11 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lb) | 264 gr (0.58 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 459 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 300 images |
| 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $130 | $360 |