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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic GX85, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FE-4030 was launched 7 years earlier than the GX85 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-4030 scores vs the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic GX85

 FE-4030 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus FE-4030

 GX85 FE-4030 
RevealedApril 2016January 2010Newer by 76 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic GX85

 FE-4030 GX85 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 versus Panasonic GX85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 against the GX85.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and GX85 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and GX85.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX85 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
83
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography features
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography features
32
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging details
25
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-07 2016-04-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye 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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 662
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $800