Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-4030 was introduced 24 months before the SZ1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-4030 scores against the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic SZ1
| FE-4030 | SZ1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus FE-4030
| SZ1 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic SZ1
| FE-4030 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the SZ1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and SZ1.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146g (0.32 lbs) | 131g (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - | 250 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $130 | $179 |