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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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
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.
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The 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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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic GF3
FE-4030 | GF3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus FE-4030
GF3 | FE-4030 | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic GF3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF3-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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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 |