Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2012
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades against the SZ5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic SZ5
| FE-4030 | SZ5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus FE-4030
| SZ5 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic SZ5
| FE-4030 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has outer dimensions 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 SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 vs the SZ5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and SZ5.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-07-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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 range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $130 | $195 |
